Learjet 23 crash, Jul 30, 1988 (2 killed), March AFB
Learjet 23 accident on July 30, 1988 near March AFB, California, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: The pilot continued the flight with known...
- Date: July 30, 1988
- Aircraft: Learjet 23
- Location: March AFB, California, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The pilot continued the flight with known aircraft deficiencies, and company pressure to deliver the aircraft was considered a factor (NTSB LAX88FA274).
A Jet Management Learjet 23 (N745F) on a ferry flight from Tucson to Chino was flown with a fuel imbalance and an inoperative yaw damper. Short of fuel, the crew diverted to March AFB, where the jet rolled inverted on final approach and struck the ground short of runway 32. Both pilots were killed.