Crash of a Learjet 25B in Sheboygan: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 12, 1992 at 1210 LT
Registration:
N38DJ
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Sheboygan - Manitowoc
MSN:
25-191
YOM:
1975
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total hours on type:
5738.00
Aircraft flight hours:
9798
Circumstances:
The crew discussed touch-and-go landings as they walked out to board. The captain occupied the right seat to allow the copilot to fly the short repositioning flight from the left. The airplane lifted off prematurely and remained in ground effect. Roll attitude vacillated slightly before onset of a rapid right roll to inverted at ground impact. The engines continued to run after impact; both were selected to high power. No material or mechanical discrepancy was found which diminished power or aircraft control. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The copilot's premature liftoff and the captain's inadequate remedial action resulting in loss of aircraft control at low altitude.
Final Report:
