Learjet 24 crash, Apr 17, 1971 (4 killed), Butte Montana
Learjet 24 accident on April 17, 1971 near Butte Montana, United States with 4 fatalities.
- Date: April 17, 1971
- Aircraft: Learjet 24
- Location: Butte Montana, United States
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
The Learjet was descending toward Butte, Montana in fog with near zero visibility on a flight from Polson. It struck trees on a mountain slope a few miles short of the airport, and all four occupants were killed.