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November 2, 1986 · Learjet 24 · N711TJ
Lake Tahoe, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 2, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (7 uninjured)
Location
Lake Tahoe, CA
Aircraft
Learjet 24
Tail Number
N711TJ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX87LA032
AT THE END OF A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED LIGHT TO MODERATE TURBULENCE ON SHORT FINAL WHILE EXECUTING A DOWN WIND APPROACH TO THE LAKE TAHOE AIRPORT. APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET AGL OVER THE RUNWAY, THE AIRCRAFT EXITED THE TURBULENCE AND TOUCHED DOWN APPROXIMATELY MID FIELD. THE PILOT APPLIED MODERATE BRAKING THEN STATED THE BRAKES FAILED. THE PILOT THEN ELECTED TO EXIT THE RUNWAY TO THE RIGHT, 200 FEET FROM THE END OF THE RUNWAY WHERE THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED IN A DITCH. INSPECTION OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM REVEALED NO MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
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AT THE END OF A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED LIGHT TO MODERATE TURBULENCE ON SHORT FINAL WHILE EXECUTING A DOWN WIND APPROACH TO THE LAKE TAHOE AIRPORT. APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET AGL OVER THE RUNWAY, THE AIRCRAFT EXITED THE TURBULENCE AND TOUCHED DOWN APPROXIMATELY MID FIELD. THE PILOT APPLIED MODERATE BRAKING THEN STATED THE BRAKES FAILED. THE PILOT THEN ELECTED TO EXIT THE RUNWAY TO THE RIGHT, 200 FEET FROM THE END OF THE RUNWAY WHERE THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED IN A DITCH. INSPECTION OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM REVEALED NO MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 PST
Nearest AirportLake Tahoe (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length8544 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLearjet 24
Tail NumberN711TJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsGe · CJ610-4 · Turbojet · 2950
Seats9
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (7 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured7
Total7
Crew 1Age 41 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind340° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time02:38
Weather SourceWFAC