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February 29, 2020 · Learjet 35 A · N721EC
Altoona, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 29, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Altoona, PA
Aircraft
Learjet 35 A (1980)
Tail Number
N721EC
Operator
East Coast Jets
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA20CA120
The flight crew reported that, after an instrument landing system approach and during the landing flare, the airplane encountered a strong wind gust that pushed the airplane toward the edge of the runway, so they initiated a go-around. During the go-around, the left-wing tip tank struck the runway. The flight crew diverted to another airport where the weather conditions were more favorable, and after landing, examination of the airplane revealed that the left wing had sustained substantial damage. The calculated crosswind component was 18 knots at the time of landing. According to the Airplane Flight Manual, the maximum demonstrated crosswind component was 24.7 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot flying's improper lateral bank control during a go-around in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the left-wing tip tank striking the runway.
Full Narrative
The flight crew reported that after an instrument landing system approach, during the landing flare the airplane encountered a strong wind gust and a go-around was initiated. During the go-around, the left tip tank struck the runway causing substantial damage to the left wing. The flight crew diverted to another airport where the weather conditions were more favorable, and upon landing, the damage to the left wing was discovered.About the time of the accident, the airport weather observation included wind from a heading of 300° at 15 knots, gusting to 20 knots. The calculated crosswind component was 18 knots. According to the airplane flight manual, the maximum demonstrated crosswind component was 24.7 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:35 EST
Nearest AirportAltoona-Blair County (0nm NE)
Runway21
Runway Length5465 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLearjet 35 A
Tail NumberN721EC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEast Coast Jets
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsHoneywell · TFE731-2C-2B · Turbofan · 3500 | Honeywell · TFE731-2C-2B · Turbofan · 3500
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 70 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
CeilingBroken clouds 1600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point25 C / 16 C
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time17:35
Weather SourceWFAC