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May 23, 1998 · Learjet 24-B · N100DL

Orlando, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 23, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Orlando, FL
Aircraft
Learjet 24-B
Tail Number
N100DL
Operator
Panther Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL98LA078

During landing roll, the airplanes normal braking system failed as a result of hydraulic fluid leak(s). At the pilot's request, deployment of the drag chute and application of the emergency braking system was performed by the first officer. According to the first officer, application of the emergency brakes caused the airplane to yaw. The first officer then pulled up on the emergency brakes handle followed by re-application of braking pressure. This action took place several times during the landing roll. Gates' Learjet Flight Training Manual (Page 105) states, 'In using the emergency brake lever, slow steady downward pressure is required. Each time the lever is allowed to return upward to the normal position, nitrogen is evacuated overboard. Brace your hand so you will not allow the lever to move up and down inadvertently on a bumpy runway.' The airplane overran the end of the runway and collided with the Instrument Landing System back course antennae.

NTSB Probable Cause

The first officer's failure to perform proper emergency braking procedures.

Full Narrative

On May 23, 1998, about 0330 eastern daylight time, a Learjet 24-B, N100DL, overran the end of runway 07 on landing roll at Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) in Orlando, Florida. The airplane was owned by AJM Airplane Company and operated by Panther Aviation for the purpose of transporting a human organ transplant team. The flight was conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 135, and instrument flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an IFR flight plan was filed. The Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), first officer and four passengers were not injured and the airplane received substantial damage. The on-demand non-scheduled passenger flight originated in Miami, Florida at 0230. According to the pilot, while on approach to ORL, at 1500 feet MSL, he asked for "full flaps" and noticed that the flap indicator had not moved from the 20 degree position. According to the pilot, the airplane touched down on the first 1000 feet of runway at approximately 115 knots, spoilers were extended and the engines were reversed. The pilot stated, "At 80 knots I put pressure on the brake pedals and they went to the floor with no results." At the pilots' request, the first officer deployed the drag chute followed by application of the emergency brakes. The first officer stated, "Upon downward movement of the emergency brake handle, he felt the airplane yaw. He then pulled up on the handle, evacuating the pressure and negating any braking action." This action took place several times during the landing roll. Gates' Learjet Flight Training Manual (Page 105) states, "In using the emergency brake lever, slow steady downward pressure is required. Each time the lever is allowed to return upward to the normal position, nitrogen is evacuated overboard. Brace your hand so you will not allow the lever to move up and down inadvertently on a bumpy runway." After colliding with the Instrument Landing System (ILS) back course antennae for runway 25, the airplane was evacuated. According to the FAA inspector who visited the site, the right wing main attachment brackets were broken on impact and the wing was pushed rearward approximately 3 inches in the fuselage. Damage to several fuel and hydraulic lines in the wing area was noted. Inspector's noted evidence of hydraulic leak(s) in the aft fuselage, outside bottom of the fuselage and on the drag chute. Sources of leak(s) were not ascertained due to the damage incurred by airplane impact. A possible leak from the front lower brake puck on the right inboard brake was evident. Inspector's activated the emergency braking system several times with no discrepancies and no previous abnormalities in the system noted. No identifiable skid marks from the airplane could be found on the runway or the over run area.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time03:30 EDT
Nearest AirportOrlando Executive Airport (0nm)
Runway7
Runway Length6003 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLearjet 24-B
Tail NumberN100DL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPanther Aviation
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsGe · CJ610-6 · Turbojet · 2950
Seats8

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 59 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind5 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time07:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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