Accident · 2008-02-21

NTSB case ANC08LA035 · Learjet 35A · Part 91

What the record says

Event date
2008-02-21
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
No injuries
Aircraft
Learjet 35A (N351AS)
Operating rule
Part 91
Operator
Chipola Aviation Inc. Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report)
Chipola Aviation Inc.

Probable cause

The captain's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing flare/touchdown. Contributing to the accident were a crosswind and windshear.

Source: NTSB case ANC08LA035

Flight crew

Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
PilotAirline transport pilot / PrivateAirplane56Class 1 (2007-12-01)18,000 total · 4,000 in this make/model · 15,000 as PIC · 130 last 90 days
Co-pilotCommercialAirplane31Class 1 (2007-10-01)2,170 total · 1,150 in this make/model · 250 as PIC · 130 last 90 days

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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