Cessna Citation 525A Crashes Into The Water

**Hunted** · #1 ● 12-19-2016, 08:08 PM

On the afternoon of May 15, 2005, a Danish-registered Cessna Citation 525A, call sign OY-JET, was involved in a harrowing incident at the Atlantic City Municipal Airport/Bader Field (AIY) in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The aircraft, substantially damaged due to a runway overrun, resulted in minor injuries to the private pilot and no injuries to the three passengers onboard. The flight, under visual meteorological conditions and on an instrument flight rules plan, originated from Burlington International Airport (BTV), Vermont.

The pilot reported to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that, upon observing the windsock during a circling maneuver around AIY, he proceeded with a landing on runway 11. However, during the landing roll, the pilot claimed to have "lost the brakes" about two-thirds down the runway, leading the plane to overshoot the runway and impact the water.

Radar data and air traffic control communications paint a detailed picture of the flight's final moments. Approaching AIY, the pilot was instructed for a visual approach to runway 11. The plane was seen making a 360-degree turn before aligning with the runway. A witness, an AIY employee, reported that the aircraft touched down approximately halfway along the runway. Despite appearing to slow down, the aircraft failed to stop and eventually collided with the bay. This observation was corroborated by video footage, which also revealed a tailwind at the time of landing.

The post-accident examination by an FAA inspector found no abnormalities in the brake and emergency brake systems, though the anti-skid system couldn't be tested due to saltwater damage. Notably, the emergency brake system appeared unused. The runway examination revealed tread marks beginning two-thirds down its length.

The weather conditions reported from nearby Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) indicated winds from 280 degrees at 9 knots. Critically, the FAA Airport/Facility Directory noted that Bader Field Airport was closed to jet traffic. This closure was also marked on the airport diagram attached to the pilot's control column in the wreckage.

The Cessna 525A's landing distance requirements, as per the manufacturer, indicate a need for 3,000 feet in no-wind conditions, increasing to 3,570 feet with a 10-knot tailwind. Runway 11 at Bader Field, measuring only 2,948 feet, was evidently insufficient for a safe landing under the prevailing conditions.

dogleg818 · #2 ● 12-22-2016, 12:56 AM

Rookie pilot? Landing with strong tailwind & didn't shut off fuel .

**kellyhound** · #3 ● 12-22-2016, 02:45 AM

Lucky no one died.

lesslis2015 · #4 ● 12-22-2016, 09:08 AM

That pilot sooooo messed up!!!
Surprised the passengers didn't collectively drown him.

William May · #5 ● 12-22-2016, 11:48 AM

They had the right idea when trying to put the rope on the nose, if they could have just aimed it towards shore, it would have moved along until it grounded itself on the landing gear, and would not have sunk any further. That would have at least saved the engines.