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January 10, 2007 · Learjet 35A · N40AN

Columbus, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 10, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Columbus, OH
Aircraft
Learjet 35A
Tail Number
N40AN
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA058

The airplane was substantially damaged during an in-flight recovery after the captain attempted an intentional aileron roll maneuver during cruise flight and lost control. The cargo flight was being operated at night under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 135 at the time of the accident. The captain reported the airplane was "functioning normally" prior to the intentional aileron roll maneuver. The captain stated that the "intentional roll maneuver got out of control" while descending through flight level 200. The captain reported that the airplane "over sped" and experienced "excessive G-loads" during the subsequent recovery. The copilot reported that the roll maneuver initiated by the captain resulted in a "nose-down unusual attitude" and a "high speed dive." Inspection of the airplane showed substantial damage to the left wing and elevator assembly.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an inflight maneuver which resulted in the design stress limits of the airplane being exceeded. A factor was the excessive airspeed encountered during recovery.

Full Narrative

The airplane was substantially damaged during an in-flight recovery after the captain attempted an intentional aileron roll maneuver during cruise flight and lost control. The cargo flight was being operated at night under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 135 at the time of the accident. The captain reported the airplane was "functioning normally" prior to the intentional aileron roll maneuver. The captain stated that the "intentional roll maneuver got out of control" while descending through flight level 200. The captain reported that the airplane "over sped" and experienced "excessive G-loads" during the subsequent recovery. The copilot reported that the roll maneuver initiated by the captain resulted in a "nose-down unusual attitude" and a "high speed dive." Inspection of the airplane showed substantial damage to the left wing and elevator assembly.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time03:30 EST
Nearest AirportRickenbacker International (50nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLearjet 35A
Tail NumberN40AN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGarrett · TFE-731-2C-2B · Turbofan · 3400 | Garrett · TFE-731-2C-2B · Turbofan · 3400
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 30 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 29 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind290° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 45 C
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time08:57
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data