Hmmm, no discussion here of the flight crew. Yea, I bet it was a bitch for the pilots, Sarah Lemmon and my friend Jim Bland. They were dealt a shit sandwich with a blown tire in a Lear that has piss-poor brakes and no protection from the damage that follows a blown tire event, all by design. This airframe had less than 200 hours total time.
I have known Jim for 25+ years. He recently retired after a long career as a pilot with CBP, formerly US Customs Air Support. We flew together in Hueys supporting the drug wars back in the 80s. Jim was a standup guy and leaves a 16 year old daugher Erin and lovely wife Ann.
I did not know Sarah but I know a few people who do and she was very well liked and respected as a pilot.
RIP Jim and Sarah.