Learjet 24 crash, Oct 17, 1978 (1 killed), Lancaster-Gene...
Learjet 24 accident on October 17, 1978 near Lancaster-General William J. Fox California, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: Ground loop and...
- Date: October 17, 1978
- Aircraft: Learjet 24
- Location: Lancaster-General William J. Fox California, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Ground loop and controlled collision with the ground after the crew did not maintain directional control during a touch and go landing.
Learjet 24 N123RE operated by Martin Aviation was on a training flight from Santa Ana when it lost directional control during touch and go practice at Lancaster-General William J. Fox Airport. The captain was killed and the copilot was seriously injured.