# NTSB Accident IAD02FA018
> **Gates Learjet 25B** · 2001-11-22 · Pittsburgh, PA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** IAD02FA018
- **Event ID:** 20011202X02328
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-11-22
- **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.509963, -80.159942
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Gates Learjet
- **Model:** 25B
- **Registration:** N5UJ
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The (undetermined) pilot-at-the-controls' early, and over rotation of the airplane's nose during the takeoff attempt, and his failure to maintain directional control.  Also causal, was the captain's inadequate remedial action, both during the takeoff attempt and after the airplane departed the runway.

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