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November 10, 1984 · Gates Learjet 24F · N81MC
St. Thomas
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 10, 1984
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (2 fatalities, 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
St. Thomas
Aircraft
Gates Learjet 24F
Tail Number
N81MC
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA85FA029
WHILE EXECUTING A NIGHT VISUAL APPROACH TO RUNWAY 9 IN VISUAL METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS THE AIRCRAFT WAS ALLOWED TO DESCEND; CRASHING INTO WATER 2 MILES SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT WAS NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE AIRPORT AND FAILED TO MAKE USE OF A FULL INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEM AND VISUAL APPROACH SLOPE INDICATING SYSTEM WHICH WERE OPERATIONAL FOR RUN-WAY 9 AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE PILOT STATED THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE AIRCRAFT WHICH ATTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS EQUIPPED WITH A RADAR ALTIMETER SYSTEM WHICH ALSO WAS NOT USED BY THE PLT. THE PLT PERFORMED TWO MISSED APPROACHES BECAUSE THE ARPT WAS NOT IN SIGHT. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED DURING THE 3RD ATTEMPT.NEITHER THE PIC NOR THE CO-PLT WERE PROPERLY CERTIFICATED FOR THE FLT.
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WHILE EXECUTING A NIGHT VISUAL APPROACH TO RUNWAY 9 IN VISUAL METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS THE AIRCRAFT WAS ALLOWED TO DESCEND; CRASHING INTO WATER 2 MILES SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT WAS NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE AIRPORT AND FAILED TO MAKE USE OF A FULL INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEM AND VISUAL APPROACH SLOPE INDICATING SYSTEM WHICH WERE OPERATIONAL FOR RUN-WAY 9 AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE PILOT STATED THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE AIRCRAFT WHICH ATTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS EQUIPPED WITH A RADAR ALTIMETER SYSTEM WHICH ALSO WAS NOT USED BY THE PLT. THE PLT PERFORMED TWO MISSED APPROACHES BECAUSE THE ARPT WAS NOT IN SIGHT. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED DURING THE 3RD ATTEMPT.NEITHER THE PIC NOR THE CO-PLT WERE PROPERLY CERTIFICATED FOR THE FLT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:06 UTC
Nearest AirportHarry S. Truman (2nm W)
Runway9
Runway Length5358 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGates Learjet 24F
Tail NumberN81MC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGe · CJ-610-6 · Turbofan · 2950
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (2 fatalities, 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal2
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 39 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind150° @ 6 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:45
Weather SourceWFAC