Gates Learjet 35A accident near Melville Hall, Do, August 11, 2007
On August 11, 2007 at about 8:35 pm local time, a Gates Learjet 35A, registered N500ND, was substantially damaged in an accident near Melville Hall. It was flown under charter and air-taxi rules (Part 135). No one was hurt; 6 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 11, 2007 · about 8:35 pm local time
- Place
- Melville Hall, Dominican Republic · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 6 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Gates Learjet 35A · all 35As on the register
- Registration
- N500ND · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · charter and air-taxi rules (Part 135)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: TAPA Saint John'S at 8:00 pm
- Destination: TDPD Dominica
- Flight plan: IFR
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 100° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 1,700 ft
- Temperature: 84°F (29°C), dew point 77°F (25°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 4:00 pm from TDPD
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 4 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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