Learjet 31 crash, Jul 21, 1997 (2 killed), Ranong
Learjet 31 accident on July 21, 1997 near Ranong, Ranong, Thailand with 2 fatalities. Cause: Crew did not complete the approach briefing, instructor...
- Date: July 21, 1997
- Aircraft: Learjet 31
- Location: Ranong, Ranong, Thailand
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Crew did not complete the approach briefing, instructor misinterpreted the Ranong DME distance, causing descent below minimum sector altitude in poor weather
A Learjet 31 on a training flight from Phuket to Ranong struck a mountain slope while descending through poor weather below the minimum sector altitude. The pre-flight approach briefing had not been done, and the instructor misread the DME distance. Both pilots were killed.