Learjet 25 crash, Sep 5, 1993 (7 killed), Mt Rowe
Learjet 25 accident on September 5, 1993 near Mt Rowe, New Mexico, United States with 7 fatalities. Cause: Physical impairment of the pilot in command...
- Date: September 5, 1993
- Aircraft: Learjet 25
- Location: Mt Rowe, New Mexico, United States
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Physical impairment of the pilot in command from alcohol and drugs. A factor was the first officer's lack of experience in the Learjet, per the NTSB.
A Learjet 25D on a private flight from Houston to Santa Fe descended toward its destination, cancelled IFR and declined flight following. It maneuvered at low altitude and struck rising terrain about 25 miles from Santa Fe. Toxicology found cocaine and alcohol in the pilot and two passengers. All seven occupants died.