ASN Aircraft accident Learjet 40 N998AL Fort Worth-Meacham Field, TX (FTW)
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Status:5
Date:Thursday 18 June 2009
Type:Learjet 40
Operator:Alex Lyon & Sons Sales Managers & Auctioneers Inc.
Registration: N998AL
MSN: 45-2029
First flight: 2005
Crew:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Passengers:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Total:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Aircraft fate: Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location:Fort Worth-Meacham Field, TX (FTW) (   United States of America)
Phase: Taxi (TXI)
Nature:Test
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Narrative:
The Learjet 45 was being operated by two A&P mechanics for the purpose to taxi out for an engine test run on the no. 1 engine. During taxi it was necessary to stop the aircraft for motor vehicle traffic. The mechanic advanced the throttles for taxi and to climb a 15 to 20 foot hill. When the mechanic attempted to reduce the throttles only the no. 2 engine could be retarded. The no. 1 engine was at a high power setting and could not be reduced. The aircraft left 4 skid marks as the main tires were locked for approximately the length of a little more than a football field. The mechanics could not shut down the no. 1 engine. Control of the aircraft was lost with the no. 1 engine at a high power setting. The right wing impacted the corner of a hanger. The nose gear broke and an embankment stopped the aircraft. The mechanics were then able to shut down both engines and exited the aircraft with no injuries.

Classification:
Damaged on the ground

Sources:
» FAA


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