Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway.
NTSB analysis
As the pilot and copilot of the business jet were conducting an instrument approach to the runway and as the airplane was about to touch down, the pilot reduced the engine power. The airplane then descended and landed hard on a grassy area short of the runway threshold. The fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane what would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA20CA073 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jan 3, 2020
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Nearest airport
- Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci (SIG)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Instrument (IMC)
- Light
- Day
Beech HAWKER 900XP
- N-number
- N805D
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2009
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Executive or corporate
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.