Bombardier BD700 1A10 accident near Teterboro, New Jersey, April 21, 2011
On April 21, 2011 at about 6:58 pm local time, a Bombardier BD700 1A10, registered N113CS, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (flare/touchdown) near Teterboro, New Jersey (Teterboro Airport). It was a positioning flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 4 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The pilot's loss of aircraft control during landing in gusty wind conditions.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 21, 2011 · about 6:58 pm local time
- Place
- Teterboro, New Jersey · Teterboro Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 4 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Bombardier BD700 1A10 NO SERIES · all BD700 1A10s on the register
- Registration
- N113CS · no longer on the register · serial 9354
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Positioning flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
According to the pilot flying, the airplane was vectored onto the final approach course and the pilot not flying had configured the airplane to land. The pilot not flying reported that during the approach the airspeed was fluctuating by 20 knots. As the pilot flying flared, the airplane encountered a gust of wind, rolled left, and full opposite aileron was applied; however, the left wing impacted the runway. The pilot landed, slowed to taxi speed, and exited the runway. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left outboard forward wing spar. The wind, approximately 5 minutes prior to the accident, was recorded as 310 degrees at 20 knots, gusting to 33 knots. A peak wind was recorded about the time of the accident as 300 degrees at 33 knots.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Approach-circling (IFR) Turbulence encounter
- Windshear or thunderstorm during landing (flare/touchdown)
- Abnormal runway contact during landing (flare/touchdown) defining event
The NTSB's findings
- cause Personnel issues › Action/decision › Action › Delayed action › Pilot
- Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena › Wind › Gusts › Contributed to outcome
Pilot (unmanned)
- Certificate: airline transport pilot, flight instructor, commercial pilot, flight engineer
- Ratings: multi-engine land; single-engine land; instructor: airplane multi-engine; instructor: airplane single-engine; instructor: instrument airplane; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 11,548 hours in all; 514 in this make and model; 89 in the last 90 days; 32 in the last 30 days; 6,642 as pilot in command; 3,396 on instruments
- Last flight review: March 11, 2011
- Medical certificate: Class 1 (with waivers/limitations)
- Seat: rgt
- Injury: no injuries
Pilot
- Certificate: airline transport pilot, flight instructor
- Ratings: multi-engine land; single-engine land; instructor: airplane single-engine; instructor: instrument airplane; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 6,200 hours in all; 50 in this make and model; 12 in the last 90 days; 5 in the last 30 days; 3,520 as pilot in command; 289 on instruments
- Last flight review: December 1, 2010
- Medical certificate: Class 1 (without waivers/limitations)
- Seat: left
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 282 hours
- Last inspection: continuous airworthiness programme
- Maximum gross weight: 99,500 lb
- Seats: 16
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Rolls-Royce BR 700 (turbofan); 0 hours total
- Operator: Global Flight INC
The flight
- Departed from: PBI West Palm Beach FL at 4:45 pm
- Destination: TEB Teterboro NJ
- Flight plan: IFR
- Runway 01, 7,000 ft by 150 ft
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 310° at 20 knots, gusting 33
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 57°F (14°C), dew point 25°F (-4°C)
- Altimeter: 30.12 inHg
- Observation at 8:18 pm from TEB
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabi | 1 | |||
| Flight crew | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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