NONE · GULFSTREAM G-1159 · 1991-02-15 · CLEVELAND, OH, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC91LA076
Event ID
20001212X16505
Type
Accident
Date
1991-02-15
Location
CLEVELAND, OH, USA
Coordinates
41.519359, -81.679046
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
GULFSTREAM
Model
G-1159
Registration
N85EQ
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN FLIGHT DECISION TO LAND ON A SNOW COVERED RUNWAY. THE LACK OF ADEQUATE BRAKING ACTION RESULTED IN THE PILOT INTENTIONALLY GROUND LOOPING THE AIRPLANE AND OVERLOADING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE SNOW COVERED RUNWAY AND A TAILWIND.