About 1840 e.s.t., on February 11, 1981, a Lockheed JetStar L-1329-731, N520S, crashed during an instrument landing system approach to runway 16 at the Westchester County Airport, White Plains, New York. The area weather was dominated by low obscured ceilings, rain, fog, and reduced visibility. Winds were strong and gusty with moderate to severe turbulence in the lower levels. Following a recent modification of the generator control circuitry, the aircraft's electrical system had experienced several multiple generator failures. The National Transportation Safety Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was a distraction to the pilot at a critical time as a result of a major electrical system malfunction which, in combination with the adverse weather environment, caused an undetected deviation of the aircraft's flightpath into the terrain.
Aircraft Accident Report - Texasgulf Aviation, Inc., Lockheed JetStar N520S Near Westchester County Airport, White Plains, New York, February 11, 1981
1981
38 pages
Report
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