Multi-million dollar business jet damaged after striking fence at Henderson airport

HENDERSON, Nev. (KSNV News3LV) — A mid-sized business jet sustained "significant" damage Friday when it rolled off the concrete apron, crashed into a fence and rocks at Henderson Executive Airport.

Photos sent to News 3 show a twin-engine 2001 Citation X, which is capable of 700 mph, with its nose into a chain-link fence as well as its belly into rocks next to a taxiway or parking area.

The mishap occurred about 1:30 p.m., said Christine Crews of the Clark County Aviation Department.

"The report is a mechanic just completed some work on the Citation X and failed to set the brakes and the wheels weren't chocked," Crews told News 3. "The plane rolled down a fairly steep embankment and hit the fence. It has significant damage and is not going to fly."

The plane is owned by NetJets, Crews said.

The value of a 15-year-old Citation X is several million dollars, depending on number of landings, hours and other factors. It seats 12 people.

A crane has been sent to the airport to remove the plane from its resting point.

Airport operations were not affected by the mishap.