# NTSB Accident FTW96LA084
> **Learjet 60** · 1996-01-06 · ASPEN, CO, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW96LA084
- **Event ID:** 20001208X05131
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-01-06
- **Location:** ASPEN, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.18946, -106.820892
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Learjet
- **Model:** 60
- **Registration:** XAICA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue with the landing when the runway had not been positively identified.  Factors were the snow-covered runway and landing area, sun glare, and the inadequate snow removal by airport personnel.

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