Crash of a BAe 125-731 in Sparta

Date & Time: Nov 7, 1985 at 0735 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N100HF
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Rocky Mount - Sparta
MSN:
25183
YOM:
1969
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
5161
Captain / Total hours on type:
1802.00
Aircraft flight hours:
8461
Circumstances:
Ten minutes prior to landing heavy rain fell on airport. Aircraft made normal touchdown, spoilers and lift dump activated. Pilot-in-command delayed brake application as usual and did not get thrust levers in idle. After aircraft passed mid-field taxiway pic reported brakes became ineffective. Aircraft hydroplaned on water-covered runway and overran departure end, down and embankment, and hit a ditch. Runway had an off center crown, grass was about two feet tall at runway edge, and a dam had formed from previously cut grass which prevented water drainage. Airport manager said he was not aware water would stand on runway.
Probable cause:
Occurrence #1: overrun
Phase of operation: landing - roll
Findings
1. Weather condition - rain
2. (c) airport facilities, runway/landing area condition - foreign substance covered
3. (c) information - not identified - airport personnel
4. Facility inadequate - airport personnel
5. (c) unsafe/hazardous condition warning - not issued - airport personnel
6. (c) terrain condition - wet
7. (c) runway maintenance - inadequate - airport personnel
8. (c) aircraft performance, hydroplaning condition - water
9. (f) landing gear, tire - pressure too low
10. (c) brakes (normal) - delayed - pilot in command
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Occurrence #2: on ground/water encounter with terrain/water
Phase of operation: landing - roll
Findings
11. Terrain condition - ditch
Final Report:

Crash of a BAe 125-700B in Salta: 7 killed

Date & Time: Apr 11, 1985
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
LV-ALW
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
San Miguel de Tucumán – Salta
MSN:
257133
YOM:
1981
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
On approach to Salta-Martin Miguel de Güemes Airport, the crew encountered stormy weather. In limited visibility, they failed to realize their altitude was insufficient when the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain and crashed few km from the airport. All seven occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, the visibility dropped below minimums.

Crash of a Hawker-Siddeley H.S.125-1A-522 in Houston: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 29, 1983 at 1447 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N125E
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Houston - Beaumont
MSN:
25110
YOM:
1966
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
9500
Captain / Total hours on type:
5000.00
Aircraft flight hours:
5283
Circumstances:
The Grumman American AA-5A, N9844U, had just landed. While taxing, the aircrew stopped short of runway 13R as Beechcraft. Hawker BH-125, N125E, was taking off. The rated student in N125E, who was on a training flight, was at the controls and began the takeoff. The power-up and takeoff roll were normal. Rotation was described as normal and the left throttle was retarded to idle at 110 knots, as pre-briefed, to simulate an engine failure. The instructor pilot (IP) stated that the lift off appeared normal and directional control was good up to an alt of 10 to 20 feet. The left wing then started to drop and the student applied right aileron, but did not stop the roll. The IP began advancing the left throttle, but did not get on the flight controls. The left wing hit the runway and the aircraft veered left and settled to the ground. At impact, both main gear mounts failed, a fuel tank ruptured and a fire started. N125E then slid into N9844U and both aircraft burned. BH-125 flight man recommends IP follow thru, max bank 5° and cautions negative wxvaning in crosswind. BH-125 rudder bias engaged. AA-5A crew thrown out, seatbelts unlatched.
Probable cause:
Occurrence #1: loss of control - in flight
Phase of operation: takeoff - initial climb
Findings
1. (c) supervision - inadequate - pilot in command (CFI)
2. (f) weather condition - crosswind
3. (c) directional control - not maintained - dual student
4. (f) lack of total experience in type operation - dual student
5. (c) remedial action - inadequate - pilot in command (CFI)
6. (f) overconfidence in aircraft's ability - pilot in command (CFI)
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Occurrence #2: in flight collision with terrain/water
Phase of operation: takeoff
Findings
7. Clearance - not maintained
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Occurrence #3: on ground/water collision with object
Phase of operation: other
Findings
8. (f) object - aircraft parked/standing
Final Report:

Crash of a BAe 125-1A in Laredo

Date & Time: Dec 10, 1981 at 1745 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
XA-ESQ
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Monterrey - Laredo
MSN:
25028
YOM:
1968
Location:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
6042
Captain / Total hours on type:
533.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to Laredo Airport on a flight from Monterrey, the airplane stalled and crash landed. All 10 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Stall on final approach after the pilot-in-command failed to maintain flying speed. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgment,
- Several witnesses stated that the pilot appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.
Final Report:

Crash of a BAe 125-700A in Monterrey: 4 killed

Date & Time: May 2, 1981
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
XA-KEW
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Reynosa - Monterrey
MSN:
257096
YOM:
1980
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane was completing a charter flight from Reynosa to Monterrey, carrying four passengers and a crew of two. On final approach by night, the pilots failed to realize their altitude was too low when the airplane struck trees and crashed 6,5 km short of runway. The wreckage was found 10 hours later. Both pilots and two passengers were killed. Two other passengers were seriously injured, among them the Peruvian actress Patricia Aspíllaga. Her husband, the Mexican businessman Arturo Ornelas, did not survive.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the crew failed to prepare the flight properly and failed to follow the approach checklist. Following a wrong altimeter setting, the airplane descending too low on final until it struck trees and crashed. The lack of visibility caused by night was considered as a contributing factor.

Crash of a BAe 125-400A in Cancún: 3 killed

Date & Time: Dec 26, 1980 at 2315 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
XA-CUZ
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Cancún - Monterrey
MSN:
25279
YOM:
1972
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Following a night takeoff at Cancún Airport, the airplane descended into trees and crashed in a wooded area, about one km from the runway end. The aircraft was destroyed and all three crew members were killed. The crew was engaged in a positioning flight to Monterrey.

Crash of a BAe 125-600B at Baldonnel AFB

Date & Time: Nov 27, 1979
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
236
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Baldonnel - Baldonnel
MSN:
25256
YOM:
1971
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was supposed to fly to UK for scheduled maintenance. During the takeoff roll at Baldonnel-Casement Airbase, the airplane collided with a flock of birds. The takeoff procedure was abandoned and the pilot initiated an emergency braking procedure. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran and came to rest. All three crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Bird strike on takeoff.

Crash of a BAe VU-93 in Brasília

Date & Time: Jun 18, 1979
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
2122
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Brasília - Brasília
MSN:
25166
YOM:
1968
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training flight at Brasília Airport when the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances. Both pilots escaped uninjured while the aircraft was written off.

Crash of a Hawker-Siddeley HS.125-1A-522 in Taos

Date & Time: Jan 26, 1979 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N3MF
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Bartlesville – Taos
MSN:
25093
YOM:
1966
Location:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
8335
Captain / Total hours on type:
60.00
Circumstances:
After touchdown on runway 04 at Taos Airport, the airplane went out of control and crashed on a snowbank. All 10 occupants escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Hard landing and subsequent collision with a snowbank upon touchdown following an improper level off. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failed to maintain directional control,
- Overload failure.
Final Report:

Crash of a BAe 125-400A in Churchill Falls: 8 killed

Date & Time: Dec 9, 1977 at 1955 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
C-FCFL
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Montreal - Churchill Falls
MSN:
25213
YOM:
1970
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Captain / Total flying hours:
11000
Captain / Total hours on type:
3100.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
15000
Copilot / Total hours on type:
2600
Circumstances:
The corporate jet HS-125 aircraft departed Montreal at 2123 (GMT), 9 December 1977 with Churchill Falls as destination. The estimated time en route was 1 hour 45 minutes. The flight proceeded normally and was in contact with Air Traffic Services en route. When in range of Churchill Falls the flight received a clearance for the approach from Moncton ATC. At 2228Z the pilot acknowledged the clearance to the Churchill Falls airport and received the latest weather. The aircraft left cruising altitude shortly thereafter; the descent was normal to the minimum initial altitude for the instrument approach. The flight reported outbound to Churchill Falls advisory at approximately 2252Z. The final transmission from the crew was that they were two miles back on final with a confirmation that they could see the strobe lights and the VASIS. Moncton Centre was alerted shortly after 2300Z when it was evident that the aircraft had not landed. A local search was initiated with two helicopters from the airport but because of deteriorating weather, the search had to be discontinued and the aircraft was not found that night. Search and Rescue were alerted at 2314Z. Near blizzard conditions occurred that night and the next day, December 10. It wasn't until 11 December that the air search was resumed and the aircraft was located two miles short of the threshold of runway 14. There was no sign of life.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the accident was the consequence of the combination of the following findings:
- Cockpit discipline was inadequate as the approach entered the final phase,
- Distractions in the cockpit degraded crew performance,
- The pilots deprived themselves of essential altitude information by not effectively monitoring the flight instruments during the final approach,
- The Captain, by relying on visual cues from the runway environment lighting in conditions where those cues were degraded, became exposed to visual illusions,
- The pilots permitted the aircraft to deviate below the safe approach profile until it struck the terrain,
- On the assumptions that there had been at least one serviceable ELT on board, that it had been activated as a result of the impact or by other means, and that there was the capability at Churchill Falls of homing to the point of origin of the ELT signal, the rescue activity may have been expedited.
Final Report: