Jul 13, 1994
Accident
Substantial ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
UNDER-INFLATION OF THE TIRES, DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, WHICH RESULTED IN OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT TIRE FAILURE; THE INCORRECT CHECKLIST THAT WAS PROVIDED TO THE AIRCREW; AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO DEPLOY THE DRAG CHUTE, WHEN THE THRUST REVERSERS DID NOT OPERATE.
NTSB NYC94FA123