Loss of control Accident Learjet 25C N77RS,

ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 328723

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Date:	Monday 4 December 1978
Time:	14:50
Type:	Learjet 25C
Owner/operator:	Inlet Marine
Registration:	N77RS
MSN:	25-094
Year of manufacture:	1972
Total airframe hrs:	1549 hours
Engine model:	General Electric CJ610-6
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 7
Aircraft damage:	Destroyed, written off
Category:	Accident
Location:	Anchorage International Airport, AK (ANC) - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Executive
Departure airport:	Juneau International Airport, AK (JNU/PAJN)
Destination airport:	Anchorage International Airport, AK (ANC/PANC)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
Strong, gusting crosswinds during a runway 06R landing caused the aircraft to roll abruptly and unexpectedly. The ensuing loss of control resulted from inappropriate pilot techniques during the attempt to regain control of the aircraft. Struck the ground.

PROBABLE CAUSE: "An encounter with strong, gusting crosswinds during the landing attempt, which caused the aircraft to roll abruptly and unexpectedly. The ensuing loss of control resulted from inappropriate pilot techniques during the attempt to regain control of the aircraft. Suspected light ice accumulations on the
aerodynamic surfaces may have contributed to a stall and loss of control."

Accident investigation: