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March 4, 2011 · Learjet 25 D · XA-TWH

Houston, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 4, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Houston, TX
Aircraft
Learjet 25 D
Tail Number
XA-TWH
Operator
Personas Y Paquetes Por Aire S a De C V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11LA223

During an instrument landing in night instrument meteorological conditions, the airplane exited the far end of the runway and struck the instrument landing system localizer antenna system. The pilot and the co-pilot both reported that, due to fog and low visibility, the pilot flared the airplane too high and landed too long on the runway. The pilot applied maximum braking and reverse thrust, but could not stop the airplane before exiting the runway. The reported weather was visibility of 3/4 mile in mist and an indefinite ceiling at 200 feet. The operator reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Both pilots were likely influenced by the mission pressure to land because of medical considerations for a passenger on board.

NTSB Probable Cause

The flying pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point in low-visibility conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was mission pressure to land at that airport.

Full Narrative

On March 4, 2011, about 0400 central standard time, a Learjet 25D, XA-TWH, was substantially damaged when it impacted obstructions while landing at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), Houston, Texas. The two pilots, two medical crewmembers, and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was registered to Grupo Desarrollador Mares del Pacifico, S.A. de C.V., and operated by Personas y Paquetes Por Aire, S.A. de C.V. under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 129 as a foreign air carrier air ambulance flight. Night instrument meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight rules flight plan was filed. The flight originated about 0140 from Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (MMTG) Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, México. During the landing on runway 12R, the airplane exited the southeast end of the runway, struck, and damaged the instrument landing system (ILS) localizer antenna system. The airplane continued traveling about 1,000 feet past the end of the runway and came to rest upright in a flat grassy area. The pilot and the co-pilot both stated that due to the fog and low visibility they could not see the far end of the runway and flared the airplane too high. After landing long on the runway the pilot said he applied maximum braking and reverse thrust but could not stop the airplane before colliding with the ILS antenna system. The operator reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure. The operator stated that the decision not to delay the flight and to land in marginal conditions was influenced by medical considerations for the passenger, who needed immediate specialized medical treatment. A review of recorded data from the HOU automated weather observation station, revealed the conditions at 0353 were wind from 200 degrees at 3 knots, visibility of 3/4 mile in mist, an indefinite ceiling at 200 feet, temperature of 19 degrees Celsius (C) , dew point of 18 degrees C, and an altimeter setting of 29.90 inches of Mercury.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time04:00 CST
Nearest AirportWilliam P Hobby Airport (1nm)
Runway12R
Runway Length7602 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLearjet 25 D
Tail NumberXA-TWH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPersonas Y Paquetes Por Aire S a De C V
Operating RulePart 129
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsGeneral Electric · CJ610 · Turbojet · 2850 | General Electric · CJ610 · Turbojet · 2850
Seats10

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 27 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind200° @ 3 kt
Visibility0.8 sm
CeilingVertical visibility 200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 64 F
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time09:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data