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February 24, 2009 · Gates Learjet 35A · N465NW

Kansas City, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 24, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Aircraft
Gates Learjet 35A
Tail Number
N465NW
Operator
Bankair
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA175

The copilot, who was the flying pilot, inadvertently lined up to land on the wrong runway. When approximately one mile from the runway, the copilot decided to change the flight path to line up with the correct runway. The pilot-in-command (PIC) reported that when the copilot rolled out on final approach, the airplane drifted to the right of the runway centerline. The copilot began to correct the alignment; however, the airplane continued to drift right. At 10 feet above the runway, the PIC instructed the co-pilot to perform a go-around. The PIC stated that the right wing dropped and the right main tires settled on the runway during the go-around. The copilot reported that the turn onto final approach was normal and that the airplane drifted slightly right of centerline when they crossed the airport boundary. The copilot reported that the winds were gusting out of the east (left side) during the landing. The tower informed the flight crew that there was a white mist coming from their right tip tank. Upon inspection the flight crew noticed fuel leaking from the right wing tip tank. The airplane remained in the traffic pattern and then completed an uneventful landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the outboard portion of the right wing. Local winds reported 11 minutes prior to the accident were from 150 degrees at 6 knots, and 49 minutes after the accident the local winds were reported as being from 160 degrees at 5 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The copilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's delayed decision to perform a go-around.

Full Narrative

The co-pilot, who was the flying pilot, inadvertently lined up to land on the wrong runway. When approximately one mile from the runway, the co-pilot decided to change the flight path to line up with the correct runway. The pilot-in-command (PIC) reported that when the co-pilot rolled out on final approach, the airplane drifted to the right of the runway centerline. The co-pilot began to correct the alignment, however, the airplane continued to drift right. At 10 feet above the runway, the PIC instructed the co-pilot to perform a go-around. The PIC stated that the right wing dropped and the right main tires settled on the runway during the go-around which was continued. The co-pilot reported the turn onto final approach was normal and the airplane drifted slightly right of centerline when they crossed the airport boundary. The co-pilot reported the winds were gusting out of the east (left side) during the landing. The tower informed the flight crew that there was a white mist coming from their right tip tank. Upon inspection the flight crew noticed fuel leaking from the right wing tip tank. The airplane remained in the traffic pattern and an uneventful landing ensued. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the outboard portion of the right wing. Local winds reported 11 minutes prior to the accident were from 150 degrees at 6 knots, and 49 minutes after the accident the local winds were reported as being from 160 degrees at 5 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:05 CST
Nearest AirportKansas City - Downtown (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length7002 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGates Learjet 35A
Tail NumberN465NW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBankair
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGarrett · 731-2-2B · Turbofan · 3500 | Garrett · 731-2-2B · Turbofan · 3500
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 30 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind150° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 23 C
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time11:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data