Learjet 35 crash, Apr 28, 1977 (2 killed), Riyadh-King Ab...
Learjet 35 accident on April 28, 1977 near Riyadh-King Abdulaziz Manţiqat ar Riyāḍ, Saudi Arabia with 2 fatalities.
- Date: April 28, 1977
- Aircraft: Learjet 35
- Location: Riyadh-King Abdulaziz Manţiqat ar Riyāḍ, Saudi Arabia
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
The left engine of this Learjet would not start because its starter had failed. The crew chose to begin the takeoff with that engine inoperative, and just before rotation they lost control. Both pilots were killed.