Narrative:
Ran off runway 16R on landing when primary hydraulic system pressure dropped during an ILS approach. The aircraft struck 2 vehicles and a chain fence before coming to rest on a golf course 1300 feet past the runway.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
brakes(emergency)..improper use of..pilot in command
improper use of procedure..pilot in command
reversers..not used..pilot in command
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS
hydraulic system,reservoir..low level
brakes(normal)..not possible..other maintenance personnel
aircraft preflight..not performed..pilot in command
Runway excursion
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Tuesday 11 June 1985 |
| Time: | 07:31 |
| Type: |  Rockwell 1121 Jet Commander |
| Operator: | Sultan Industries |
| Registration: | N69GT |
| MSN: | 44 |
| First flight: | 1965 |
| Engines: | 2 General Electric CJ610-1 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Aircraft fate: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Los Angeles-Van Nuys Airport, CA (VNY) ( United States of America)
|
| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | Tucson International Airport, AZ (TUS/KTUS), United States of America |
| Los Angeles-Van Nuys Airport, CA (VNY/KVNY), United States of America |
Ran off runway 16R on landing when primary hydraulic system pressure dropped during an ILS approach. The aircraft struck 2 vehicles and a chain fence before coming to rest on a golf course 1300 feet past the runway.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE:
brakes(emergency)..improper use of..pilot in command
improper use of procedure..pilot in command
reversers..not used..pilot in command
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS
hydraulic system,reservoir..low level
brakes(normal)..not possible..other maintenance personnel
aircraft preflight..not performed..pilot in command
Classification:
Hydraulic system problemRunway excursion
Sources:
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Distance from Tucson International Airport, AZ to Los Angeles-Van Nuys Airport, CA as the crow flies is 735 km (460 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
Distance from Tucson International Airport, AZ to Los Angeles-Van Nuys Airport, CA as the crow flies is 735 km (460 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
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