Learjet 25 crash, Jan 18, 1972 (9 killed), Victoria Texas
Learjet 25 accident on January 18, 1972 near Victoria Texas, United States with 9 fatalities. Cause: Improper instrument approach operation by the...
- Date: January 18, 1972
- Aircraft: Learjet 25
- Location: Victoria Texas, United States
- Fatalities: 9
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Improper instrument approach operation by the crew, who misjudged altitude in fog
A Learjet 25 on a corporate flight from Fort Worth to Victoria, Texas, was on a non-precision approach in fog when it struck a pole about 1.7 miles short of runway 12L. The aircraft crashed in a field and was destroyed by impact and fire. All nine people on board were killed.