SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Air Mobility Command today released the results of its investigation into a Nov. 2, 2009, mishap involving a C-21A at Ali Air Base, Iraq.
The C-21A aircraft, which is the military version of a Learjet business jet, departed the far end of the runway at the base after landing approximately two-thirds down the runway. The accident investigation board, convened by AMC, concluded four factors caused the mishap. First, the crew failed to sufficiently reduce speed and altitude during their approach to execute a normal landing. Second, the crew failed to complete the appropriate checklist for a high speed partial flap landing. Third, the crew failed to recognize that there was insufficient runway remaining to safely land. Finally, the mishap crew failed to initiate a "Go-Around" to ensure sufficient runway was available for a safe landing.
The C-21A departed the prepared surface and came to rest 200 feet off the end of the runway, sustaining approximately $1.8 million in damage. There were no fatalities, injuries, or damage to other property.