Narrative:
Ran off runway 33 following thrust reverser failure. The Learjet hit several objects and came to rest against a concrete pillar 950 feet (290 m) past the end of the runway.
PROBABLE CAUSE(S):
pilot in command - inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning
FACTOR(S):
miscellaneous acts,conditions - ran off end of runway
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Thursday 26 May 1977 |
| Time: | 09:40 |
| Type: |  Learjet 25B |
| Operator: | Ponderosa/Chrysler Corp. |
| Registration: | N501PS |
| MSN: | 25-153 |
| First flight: | 1974 |
| Engines: | 2 General Electric CJ610 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Detroit City Airport, MI (DET) ( United States of America)
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| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | Detroit-Willow Run Airport, MI (YIP/KYIP), United States of America |
| Detroit City Airport, MI (DET/KDET), United States of America |
Ran off runway 33 following thrust reverser failure. The Learjet hit several objects and came to rest against a concrete pillar 950 feet (290 m) past the end of the runway.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE(S):
pilot in command - inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning
FACTOR(S):
miscellaneous acts,conditions - ran off end of runway
Sources:
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This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Detroit-Willow Run Airport, MI to Detroit City Airport, MI as the crow flies is 47 km (29 miles).
Distance from Detroit-Willow Run Airport, MI to Detroit City Airport, MI as the crow flies is 47 km (29 miles).
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