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July 12, 1985 · Gates Learjet 35A · N613RR
Fort Worth, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 12, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Aircraft
Gates Learjet 35A
Tail Number
N613RR
Operator
Million Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW85FA283
THIS ACFT RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE 4001' RUNWAY FOLLOWING A NORMAL APPROACH, TOUCHDOWN AND INITIAL BRAKING. AFTER ABOUT 1000' OF NORM BRAKING, THE ACFT BEGAN A DRIFT TO THE RIGHT WHICH WAS PARTIALLY OVERCOME BY FULL LEFT RUDDER AND ASYMMETRICAL BRAKES. AFTER DEPARTING THE RUNWAY THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED DOWN SLOPING TERRAIN WHICH CAUSED THE NOSE GEAR TO COLLAPSE AND BUCKLED THE RIGHT WING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE BRAKE LINES ON THE LEFT MLG WERE REVERSED WHICH CAUSED ERRANT COMMAND SIGNALS TO BE TRANSMITTED TO THE ANTI-SKID CONTROL UNIT DURING HEAVY BRAKE APPLICATION, NEGATING THE ANTI-SKID FUNCTION. THE LINES HAD BEEN MIS-INSTALLED DURING THE PREVIOUS BRAKE OVERHAUL. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE MAINTENANCE MANUAL DOES NOT ADDRESS THE CRITICALITY OF PROPER HOSE INSTALLATION AND THAT EITHER HOSE MAY BE INSTALLED IN THE INBD OR OTBD BRAKE HOUSING PORTS. ACFT WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH REVERSERS.
Full Narrative
THIS ACFT RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE 4001' RUNWAY FOLLOWING A NORMAL APPROACH, TOUCHDOWN AND INITIAL BRAKING. AFTER ABOUT 1000' OF NORM BRAKING, THE ACFT BEGAN A DRIFT TO THE RIGHT WHICH WAS PARTIALLY OVERCOME BY FULL LEFT RUDDER AND ASYMMETRICAL BRAKES. AFTER DEPARTING THE RUNWAY THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED DOWN SLOPING TERRAIN WHICH CAUSED THE NOSE GEAR TO COLLAPSE AND BUCKLED THE RIGHT WING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE BRAKE LINES ON THE LEFT MLG WERE REVERSED WHICH CAUSED ERRANT COMMAND SIGNALS TO BE TRANSMITTED TO THE ANTI-SKID CONTROL UNIT DURING HEAVY BRAKE APPLICATION, NEGATING THE ANTI-SKID FUNCTION. THE LINES HAD BEEN MIS-INSTALLED DURING THE PREVIOUS BRAKE OVERHAUL. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE MAINTENANCE MANUAL DOES NOT ADDRESS THE CRITICALITY OF PROPER HOSE INSTALLATION AND THAT EITHER HOSE MAY BE INSTALLED IN THE INBD OR OTBD BRAKE HOUSING PORTS. ACFT WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH REVERSERS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time04:09 CDT
Nearest AirportMeacham Fld (0nm N)
Runway16R
Runway Length4001 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGates Learjet 35A
Tail NumberN613RR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMillion Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE-731-2-2B · Turbofan · 3500
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time09:09
Weather SourceWFAC