Learjet 36 crash, May 21, 2003 (4 killed), Iwakuni AFB
Learjet 36 accident on May 21, 2003 near Iwakuni AFB, Chūgoku, Japan with 4 fatalities. Cause: Not determined. A possible bird strike during the...
- Date: May 21, 2003
- Aircraft: Learjet 36
- Location: Iwakuni AFB, Chūgoku, Japan
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Not determined. A possible bird strike during the touch-and-go sequence has been mentioned, but no final investigation report was found.
A JMSDF Learjet 36 flew a training mission over the Sea of Japan and returned to Iwakuni for touch-and-go practice. During one touchdown the aircraft went out of control, crashed beside the runway and burst into flames. All four crew members were killed.