BAe 125 crash, Dec 20, 2000, Jackson Hole
BAe 125 accident on December 20, 2000 near Jackson Hole, Wyoming, United States with no fatalities. Cause: The pilot's failure to follow IFR approach...
- Date: December 20, 2000
- Aircraft: BAe 125
- Location: Jackson Hole, Wyoming, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The pilot's failure to follow IFR approach procedures and to perform a missed approach when the runway was not in sight at minimums. The copilot's failure to use the correct frequency for the runway lights, snowy whiteout conditions and dark night were contributing factors (NTSB).
A BAe 125-700A charter from Austin landed at Jackson Hole at night in snow, flying an ILS approach below minimums because the runway lights were not on. The crew had been unable to switch the lights on from the correct frequency. The aircraft touched down left of the runway in snow-covered terrain, and all four occupants escaped uninjured.