Learjet 23 crash, Mar 19, 1966, Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs...
Learjet 23 accident on March 19, 1966 near Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Illinois, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: March 19, 1966
- Aircraft: Learjet 23
- Location: Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Illinois, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Learjet 23 on a positioning flight to Chicago Merrill C. Meigs Airport lost both engines at the same time during approach. The aircraft stalled and crashed into Lake Michigan a few miles short of the runway. Both pilots were rescued, but the aircraft sank and was lost.