Learjet 23 crash, May 9, 1970 (6 killed), Pellston-Emmet...
Learjet 23 accident on May 9, 1970 near Pellston-Emmet County Michigan, United States with 6 fatalities. Cause: Crew illusions during a night circling...
- Date: May 9, 1970
- Aircraft: Learjet 23
- Location: Pellston-Emmet County Michigan, United States
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Crew illusions during a night circling approach to an unlighted runway without approach aids, possibly reinforced by an erroneously high altimeter reading
A Learjet 23 of Executive Jet Aviation on an approach to Pellston, Michigan, in limited visibility struck trees and crashed in flames short of the runway. All six people aboard died, including UAW president Walter Reuther.