MINR · Learjet 45 · 1998-10-27 · WALLOPS ISLAND, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
IAD99FA008
Event ID
20001211X11269
Type
Accident
Date
1998-10-27
Location
WALLOPS ISLAND, VA, USA
Coordinates
37.93, -75.490142
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Learjet
Model
45
Registration
N454LJ
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot to obtain/maintain alignment with the water pool, which resulted in the loss of control. Factors in the accident were the inadequate preflight planning of the flight test facility and the airplane manufacturer which resulted in hazards in the test area and the subsequent collision of the airplane with a vehicle.