Learjet 24 crash, Sep 3, 1986, Detroit-Willow Run (Ypsila...
Learjet 24 accident on September 3, 1986 near Detroit-Willow Run (Ypsilanti), Michigan, United States with no fatalities. Cause: The copilot's improper...
- Date: September 3, 1986
- Aircraft: Learjet 24
- Location: Detroit-Willow Run (Ypsilanti), Michigan, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The copilot's improper missed approach, descent below minimums and lack of type experience, with the pilot in command cited for overconfidence and improper supervision.
Learjet 24 N88JF, operated by Jet Way Enterprises on a positioning flight from Kansas City to Detroit, attempted an instrument approach in fog on 3 September 1986. During the missed approach the aircraft struck terrain near the glideslope, sheared off all three landing gear and lost its right engine. The crew diverted to Detroit Metropolitan for a gear up landing, and all three crew had minor injuries.