Learjet 24 crash, Dec 23, 2003 (2 killed), Helendale
Learjet 24 accident on December 23, 2003 near Helendale, California, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Loss of airplane control for undetermined...
- Date: December 23, 2003
- Aircraft: Learjet 24
- Location: Helendale, California, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons.
A Learjet 24 on a charter flight from Chino to Hailey climbed to 29,000 feet, then began a rapid descent after the first officer asked to return. It hit high desert terrain near Helendale and was destroyed. The cause of the loss of control was not determined.