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February 26, 1987 · Gates Learjet 35A · N888DJ
Englewood, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 26, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Englewood, CO
Aircraft
Gates Learjet 35A
Tail Number
N888DJ
Operator
Personal Jet Charter
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN87LA060
THE RWY WAS PLOWED APRX 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THIS TAKEOFF. ONE-HALF INCH OF SNOW STILL REMAINED ALONG THE RWY CENTERLINE WITH UP TO 3 1/2 INCHES ALONG THE EDGE OF THE RWY. THE ACFT VEERED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN AND CONTINUED APRX 80 FEET OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY INTO ROUGH TERRAIN.
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THE RWY WAS PLOWED APRX 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THIS TAKEOFF. ONE-HALF INCH OF SNOW STILL REMAINED ALONG THE RWY CENTERLINE WITH UP TO 3 1/2 INCHES ALONG THE EDGE OF THE RWY. THE ACFT VEERED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN AND CONTINUED APRX 80 FEET OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY INTO ROUGH TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:12 MST
Nearest AirportCentennial (0nm N)
Runway35R
Runway Length10002 ft
Runway Width101 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGates Learjet 35A
Tail NumberN888DJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPersonal Jet Charter
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsGarrett · TFE-731-2-2B · Turbojet · 3500
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 55 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDusk
Wind340° @ 12 kt
Ceiling200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 18 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:45
Weather SourceWFAC