Learjet 60 XAICA
6 January 1996 · Aspen, Colorado, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 6 January 1996 at about 18:30 local time, a Learjet 60 registered XAICA was involved in an accident near Aspen, Colorado, United States. 2 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 18:30
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Aspen, Colorado, United States
- Nearest airport
- Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy (ASE)
- Coordinates
- 39.1895, -106.8209
- Aircraft
- Learjet 60
- Registration
- XAICA
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 2
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Business
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- El Paso → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- FTW96LA084
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Probable cause
The pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue with the landing when the runway had not been positively identified. Factors were the snow-covered runway and landing area, sun glare, and the inadequate snow removal by airport personnel.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The captain said he aligned the airplane with what he thought was the runway centerline. The airplane touched down in a snow field 1,000 feet beyond the runway threshold and 25 feet to the right of runway centerline. The nose landing gear collapsed and, after traveling through several snow berms, the airplane skidded back onto the runway and came to a halt at the 4,000 foot mark. The captain said he was unable to positively identify the runway environment due to the blending of the snow-covered runway and surrounding terrain. The runway had been plowed and swept. The runway lights were covered with plowed snow and were not visible nor operating. Excess snow and dirt were dumped on the right side of the runway. The sun was bright and high in the sky. A NOTAM had been issued, noting that the runway was snow packed and covered with ice. Braking action was reported to be 'fair.'
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Learjet 60 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 1999 | Learjet 60 | Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 12 Mar 2000 | Learjet 60 | Jackson, Wyoming, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 24 Aug 2007 | Learjet 60 | Westhampton, New York, United States | Jet Share US, LLC | No injuries | - |
| 21 Jul 2008 | Learjet 60 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 12 Oct 2011 | Learjet 60 | Lafayette, Indiana, United States | Mercer Air LLC | No injuries | - |
| 7 Jun 2012 | Learjet 60 | Aspen, Colorado, United States | Performance Aircraft Leasing Inc | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 1996 | Piper PA28-151 | Falcon, Colorado, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 24 Aug 1996 | Cessna TR182 | Telluride, Colorado, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 28 Sep 1996 | Piper PA-30 | Watkins, Colorado, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 30 Sep 1996 | Israel 1125 WESTWIND ASTRA | Aspen, Colorado, United States | Emery Air Charter | No injuries | - |
| 12 Jan 1996 | Piper PA-28-181 | Collbran, Colorado, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 18 Jun 1996 | Bell 212 | Pagosa Springs, Colorado, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |