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Post by Poor Richard on Jan 12, 2024 18:26:58 GMT -7
Learjet ends up in ravine at Livingston airport after running off runway during landing KBZK reports "CORRECTION: Sources initially reported to MTN News that the learjet missed the runway and that passengers were injured. The article and headline have been edited to correctly state that the jet ran off the runway and that only the pilots were on board.
(Updated 6 p.m. MDT, 01/11/2024 with additional details from Yellowstone Air Services)
BOZEMAN — MTN News has learned more about an aircraft that reportedly crashed at Mission Field Airport in Livingston on Thursday morning.
We spoke with Gabriel Chandler, the owner of Yellowstone Air Services. He says there was some snow on the ground when the jet was landing but says he does not believe weather was a factor.
The jet was unable to stop and slid about 500 feet past the runway, through barbed wire, and into a ravine on private property.
Chandler says the pilots were the only ones on board and walked away from the plane.
The cause could have been brake failure, according to Chandler. He says the NTSB is investigating and will learn exactly what happened from the jet's black box.
Chandler added, "Praise the Lord no one got injured.""
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Post by Poor Richard on Jan 23, 2024 21:20:41 GMT -7
Crews recover jet that ran off runway at Livingston's Mission Field Airport KBZK reports 'Last week, a jet ran off the runway at Mission Field Airport in Livingston, coming to rest in a ravine. On Monday, crews were on hand to pick it up for the reveal that it was stuck. But this cleanup effort was more than just a day on the job for the crew.
“It's unique. You know, our airport out here is not busy,” says Hanser’s Tow Truck Operator Devon Pedersen.
Pedersen has been a tow truck operator for six years with Hanser's, but Monday was his first time towing an aircraft out of a ravine.
“It's a lot different from hooking up a semi and taking it out of a ditch, you know—you don't get this very much out here,” says Pederson.
Crews were on hand at Misson Field in Livingston to tow an aircraft that ran off the runway on Jan. 11. The jet slid 500 feet and ended up in a ravine. Fortunately, the two pilots were able to walk away from the crash. On Monday, crews from Hanser's, a Billings tow truck company, pulled the jet uphill—not the kind of rescue they’re used to.
“It's mostly highway related and, you know, in the city. But people get themselves in a lot of interesting situations,” says co-owner Shel Hanser.
Crews from Hanser's, the airport, and an environmental group were on hand as the jet was slowly dragged up the hill, bringing some brush with it.
“We don’t disrupt the environment any more than we need,” says Hanser.
Shel Hanser has grown up watching cars, semi-trucks, planes, and helicopters get towed. His father founded Hanser's 60 years ago and now he is part owner.
“My dad's 80 and he got out of bed early today to come watch this, so it was kind of a fun deal for him,” says Hanser.
Hanser says his team was able to maneuver the jet in the ravine which posed some challenges, but he says it's similar to towing a semi from the highway.
“Whether it's a truck on the side of the road or a plane like this, everyone's different and unique,” says Hanser.
As Pedersen and the crew snapped videos and pictures of the jet, he says it was a one-of-a-kind day on the job.
“I’d love to do it again. But, you know, I hope I don't have to, but it's kind of you know, I'll just add it to my experience,” says Pedersen.
The jet, which is owned by Royal Air Freight, a luxury charter flight company out of Michigan, will be transported to Colorado where it will be evaluated. The NTSB is still investigating the cause of the crash.'
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