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June 17, 1988 · Learjet 24 · N29LA
W. Palm Beach, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
June 17, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
W. Palm Beach, FL
Aircraft
Learjet 24
Tail Number
N29LA
Operator
Pegasus Jet Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
MIA88IA196
THE ACFT DEPARTED FORT LAUDERDALE EXECUTIVE ARPT ON A 14 CFR PART 91 POSITIONING FLIGHT TO PICK UP A PATIENT IN WEST PALM BEACH FL, FOR A 14 CFR PART 135 AIR AMBULANCE FLIGHT TO ROCHESTER NEW YORK. THE PLT STATED THAT ON LANDING THE ACFT FLOATED APRX 4000 FEET DOWN THE 7,991 FOOT RUNWAY AT WEST PALM BEACH INT'L ARPT AND BEFORE HE COULD STOP THE ACFT IT RAN ABOUT 30 FEET OFF THE END. POST INCIDENT EXAMINATION AND HARD LANDING INSPECTION WAS MADE WITH NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED. THE ONLY DAMAGE INCURRED BY THE ACFT WAS A BLOWN TIRE.
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THE ACFT DEPARTED FORT LAUDERDALE EXECUTIVE ARPT ON A 14 CFR PART 91 POSITIONING FLIGHT TO PICK UP A PATIENT IN WEST PALM BEACH FL, FOR A 14 CFR PART 135 AIR AMBULANCE FLIGHT TO ROCHESTER NEW YORK. THE PLT STATED THAT ON LANDING THE ACFT FLOATED APRX 4000 FEET DOWN THE 7,991 FOOT RUNWAY AT WEST PALM BEACH INT'L ARPT AND BEFORE HE COULD STOP THE ACFT IT RAN ABOUT 30 FEET OFF THE END. POST INCIDENT EXAMINATION AND HARD LANDING INSPECTION WAS MADE WITH NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED. THE ONLY DAMAGE INCURRED BY THE ACFT WAS A BLOWN TIRE.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time09:29 EDT
Nearest AirportPalm Beach Intl (0nm N)
Runway9L
Runway Length7991 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLearjet 24
Tail NumberN29LA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorPegasus Jet Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsGe · CJ-610-4 · Turbojet · 2850
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourceWFAC