Learjet 24 crash, May 4, 1973 (3 killed), Rio de Janeiro-...
Learjet 24 accident on May 4, 1973 near Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with 3 fatalities.
- Date: May 4, 1973
- Aircraft: Learjet 24
- Location: Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Learjet on a charter flight struck power cables while approaching Rio de Janeiro Galeão after a holding period, in low cloud. All three occupants were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.