GATES LEARJET 25B, PITTSBURGH, PA., NOV. 22, 2001–At 1:05 p.m. EDT Learjet N5UJ, operated by Universal Jet Aviation of Boca Raton, Fla., was destroyed when it veered off Runway 28L (11,500 by 200 feet) during an attempted takeoff at Pittsburgh International Airport. Both crew-members were killed. They were the only occupants aboard the Part 91 repositioning flight to Boca Raton. The aircraft was in VMC on an IFR flight plan.
The ATP-rated captain, 41, held ratings for airplane single-engine land, multi-engine land and instrument airplane. He also held a flight instructor certificate with ratings for airplane single-engine land, multi-engine land and ground instructor. His most recent first-class medical certificate was issued June 4, 2001. He had 5,952 hours of flight experience, 3,030 of which were in Learjets. His most recent biennial flight review was completed Sept. 6, 2001. According to a witness, the “older pilot” was in the left seat.
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