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August 13, 1985 · Learjet 23 · N61TS
Madison, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 13, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Madison, WI
Aircraft
Learjet 23
Tail Number
N61TS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85FA344
THE PLT ELECTED TO TAKE OFF WITH A HEAVY LOADED ACFT ON THE SHORT RWY. THE PLT STATED A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AS THE ACFT APPROACHED 80 KTS. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AT 100 KTS. HYDROPLANING WAS EXPERIENCED AND A LOSS OF CONTROL OCCURRED. THE ACFT TRAVELED OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY WERE THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. THE ACFT CAME TO REST WITH THE NOSE IN A WATER FILLED DITCH.
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THE PLT ELECTED TO TAKE OFF WITH A HEAVY LOADED ACFT ON THE SHORT RWY. THE PLT STATED A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AS THE ACFT APPROACHED 80 KTS. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AT 100 KTS. HYDROPLANING WAS EXPERIENCED AND A LOSS OF CONTROL OCCURRED. THE ACFT TRAVELED OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY WERE THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. THE ACFT CAME TO REST WITH THE NOSE IN A WATER FILLED DITCH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:15 CDT
Nearest AirportDane County Regional (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length5846 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLearjet 23
Tail NumberN61TS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsGe · CJ-610-4 · Turbojet · 2850
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind190° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time05:52
Weather SourceWFAC