Although it will still be many months before the NTSB is ready to determine a probable cause in the May 15, 2017 loss of control accident of a Learjet 35A during a circling approach to Teterboro Airport (TEB), the Board’s investigation docket opened last week revealed a number of concerns about the two pilots aboard the jet, both of who died in the accident. There were no passengers on board.
Teterboro Learjet Crash Raises Questions about Crew Qualifications
Key Takeaways:
- The Learjet accident involved a First Officer with limited experience and a "0" company rating (prohibiting him from flying), acting as the flying pilot under a Captain who also had a history of training deficiencies.
- Both pilots had documented histories of failed checkrides and struggles with proficiency, particularly in instrument and circling approaches.
- The crew exhibited poor cockpit resource management, inadequate approach briefing, and delayed critical actions, resulting in them being behind the aircraft and executing a steep, rushed circling maneuver close to the airport in challenging wind conditions.
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