Narrative:
Because of left-engine starter problems the crew tried a "one engine inoperative" takeoff and then attempt an airstart on the no. 1 engine. Directional control was lost at VR; the Learjet crashed.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Thursday 28 April 1977 |
| Time: | 16:20 |
| Type: |  Learjet 35 |
| Operator: | Arab Wings |
| Registration: | JY-AEW |
| MSN: | 35-052 |
| First flight: | 1976 |
| Engines: | 2 Garrett TFE731-2-2B |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Riyadh International Airport (RUH) ( Saudi Arabia)
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| Phase: | Takeoff (TOF) |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Riyadh International Airport (RUH/OERY), Saudi Arabia |
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Because of left-engine starter problems the crew tried a "one engine inoperative" takeoff and then attempt an airstart on the no. 1 engine. Directional control was lost at VR; the Learjet crashed.
Classification:
Loss of control
Sources:
» Flight International 21 January 1978Photos
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