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May 7, 1986 · Learjet 24 · N55NJ
Hollywood, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 7, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Location
Hollywood, FL
Aircraft
Learjet 24
Tail Number
N55NJ
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA86LA149
THE PLT STATED HE MADE A NORMAL APCH AND LANDING BUT ON ROLLOUT DISCOVERED HE HAD NO BRAKES. THE ACFT TRAVELED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY AND COLLIDED WITH A FENCE SURROUNDING A BALLPARK. POST CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM REVEALED THAT THE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY AND THE MAIN ACCUMULATOR AND THE THRUST REVERSER ACCUMULATOR HAD NO AIR CHARGE.
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THE PLT STATED HE MADE A NORMAL APCH AND LANDING BUT ON ROLLOUT DISCOVERED HE HAD NO BRAKES. THE ACFT TRAVELED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY AND COLLIDED WITH A FENCE SURROUNDING A BALLPARK. POST CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM REVEALED THAT THE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY AND THE MAIN ACCUMULATOR AND THE THRUST REVERSER ACCUMULATOR HAD NO AIR CHARGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EDT
Nearest AirportNorth Perry (0nm N)
Runway9R
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLearjet 24
Tail NumberN55NJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsGe · CJ610-4 · Turbojet · 2850
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured3
Total4
Crew 1Age 41 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:48
Weather SourceWFAC