January 6, 2011, Springfield, Ill., Gates Learjet 35A

At about 1100 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged during a hard landing and runway excursion. The flight was conducted under Part 135 on an IFR flight plan. Instrument conditions were encountered during the ILS approach but visual conditions prevailed on the airport.

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Key Takeaways:

  • An airplane sustained substantial damage during a hard landing and runway excursion after an ILS approach.
  • The Part 135 IFR flight encountered instrument conditions but visual conditions prevailed at the airport.
  • The captain sustained minor injuries, while the first officer and four passengers were uninjured.
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At about 1100 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged during a hard landing and runway excursion. The flight was conducted under Part 135 on an IFR flight plan. Instrument conditions were encountered during the ILS approach but visual conditions prevailed on the airport. The captain sustained minor injuries. The first officer and the four passengers aboard were not injured.

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