Learjet 23 crash, Jun 4, 1964, Wichita Kansas
Learjet 23 accident on June 4, 1964 near Wichita Kansas, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: June 4, 1964
- Aircraft: Learjet 23
- Location: Wichita Kansas, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
The first Learjet 23 prototype, N801L, was on a local test flight from Wichita Airport when it had difficulty gaining height after liftoff on 4 June 1964. It struck the ground, rolled, and came to rest in flames. Both pilots were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed. Inadequate preflight preparation or planning by the flight crew is listed as the probable cause, while other sources differ on whether the lift spoilers were deployed.