Aviation accident NYC01FA214

2 fatal · Learjet 25 · 2001-08-24 · Ithaca, NY, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC01FA214
Event ID: 20010828X01795
Type: Accident
Date: 2001-08-24
Location: Ithaca, NY, USA
Coordinates: 42.501388, -76.473335

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Learjet
Model: 25
Registration: N153TW
FAR Part: 135
Engines: 2
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate while taking off at night, which was a result of spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were the low visibility and cloud conditions, and the dark night.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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