Learjet 25 crash, Apr 11, 1980 (2 killed), Conlon
Learjet 25 accident on April 11, 1980 near Conlon, Texas, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: In-flight airframe failure and separation; the reason...
- Date: April 11, 1980
- Aircraft: Learjet 25
- Location: Conlon, Texas, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: In-flight airframe failure and separation; the reason for the descent was undetermined.
Learjet 25B N25TA of Thunderbird Airways was ferrying from Vernal to Houston when, at about 41,200 feet, an in-flight airframe failure led to an uncontrolled descent. The jet crashed in an open field near Conlon, Texas, killing both pilots. The NTSB investigated under report FTW80AA064.