Learjet 60 palm beach

On 28 October 2026, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published its final investigative report regarding a runway excursion involving a Learjet 60 at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). The incident, which occurred earlier this year, involved the aircraft veering off the runway during the landing roll under heavy rain conditions. According to the report, the investigation concluded that the primary cause was a combination of hydroplaning and a mechanical failure in the nose-wheel steering system, which prevented the flight crew from maintaining directional control. While the aircraft sustained significant damage to its landing gear and lower fuselage, all passengers and crew members on board were evacuated safely without any reported injuries. The NTSB report highlighted that the pilot’s adherence to standard operating procedures during the emergency prevented a more catastrophic outcome. Airport operations were temporarily suspended for several hours to facilitate the removal of the aircraft from the safety area. The report concludes with a recommendation for enhanced maintenance inspections on the steering actuators of older Learjet 60 models.