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September 23, 1985 · Dassault-Breguet 10 · N700DK
West Chicago, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 23, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
West Chicago, IL
Aircraft
Dassault-Breguet 10
Tail Number
N700DK
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85FA385
THE FALCON 10 TOUCHED DOWN LONG AND FST ON A WET RUNWAY, EXPERIENCED HYDROPLANNING AND WENT OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY,STRUCK A DRAINAGE DITCH AND COLLAPSED THE LANDING GEAR. THE NOSE GEAR CAME BACK AND BENT THE THROTTLE QUADRANT BRACKET, PULLED THE FUEL CONTROLS TO 90 PERCENT POWER. THIS PUSHED THE AIRCRAFT ON ITS BELLY ANOTHER 1000'-1600' UNTIL IT CAME TO A STOP ON A HILLSIDE.
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THE FALCON 10 TOUCHED DOWN LONG AND FST ON A WET RUNWAY, EXPERIENCED HYDROPLANNING AND WENT OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY,STRUCK A DRAINAGE DITCH AND COLLAPSED THE LANDING GEAR. THE NOSE GEAR CAME BACK AND BENT THE THROTTLE QUADRANT BRACKET, PULLED THE FUEL CONTROLS TO 90 PERCENT POWER. THIS PUSHED THE AIRCRAFT ON ITS BELLY ANOTHER 1000'-1600' UNTIL IT CAME TO A STOP ON A HILLSIDE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:25 CDT
Nearest AirportDUPAGE (0nm N)
Runway10
Runway Length4001 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDassault-Breguet 10
Tail NumberN700DK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGarrett · TFE-731-2-1C · Turbofan · 3230
Seats9
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 15 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC