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Crash of a Learjet 25B in Sheboygan: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 12, 1992 at 1210 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N38DJ
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Sheboygan - Manitowoc
MSN:
25-191
YOM:
1975
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
17012
Captain / Total hours on type:
5738.00
Aircraft flight hours:
9798
Circumstances:
The crew discussed touch-and-go landings as they walked out to board. The captain occupied the right seat to allow the copilot to fly the short repositioning flight from the left. The airplane lifted off prematurely and remained in ground effect. Roll attitude vacillated slightly before onset of a rapid right roll to inverted at ground impact. The engines continued to run after impact; both were selected to high power. No material or mechanical discrepancy was found which diminished power or aircraft control. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The copilot's premature liftoff and the captain's inadequate remedial action resulting in loss of aircraft control at low altitude.
Final Report:

Crash of a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo in Manitowoc

Date & Time: Nov 3, 1977 at 2134 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N9273Y
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Muskegon - Manitowoc
MSN:
31-360
YOM:
1968
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
1749
Captain / Total hours on type:
295.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to Manitowoc Municipal Airport by night and limited visibility (2 miles), the pilot descended too low when the airplane struck the ground and crashed about a mile short of runway. The pilot was seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Controlled collision with ground on final approach due to improper IFR operation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Fog,
- Visibility 2 miles or less.
Final Report: