Accidents
Accidents: September 2011
Preliminary Report: Learjet Strikes Wing on Landing Bombardier Learjet 35, Opa-Locka, Fla., July 12, 2011–While landing at Opa-Locka Executi

Preliminary Report: Learjet Strikes Wing on Landing

Bombardier Learjet 35, Opa-Locka, Fla., July 12, 2011–While landing at Opa-Locka Executive Airport (OPF) at the conclusion of a Part 91 test flight, the twinjet encountered wind shear 30 feet above the runway and rolled to the right, losing 20 knots of airspeed. As the pilot attempted to regain control of the airplane, its right wingtip struck the runway. The pilot was able to land safely and taxi off the runway. Examination of the airframe revealed substantial damage to the outboard right wing. The two pilots and two passengers were uninjured.