Learjet 35 crash, Jan 5, 2010 (2 killed), Chicago-Executi...
Learjet 35 accident on January 5, 2010 near Chicago-Executive (Palwaukee), Illinois, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: A loss of control for...
- Date: January 5, 2010
- Aircraft: Learjet 35
- Location: Chicago-Executive (Palwaukee), Illinois, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: A loss of control for undetermined reasons. The investigation found no mechanical anomaly that explains the upset, and the level of airframe icing and its effect could not be determined.
A cargo Learjet 35 positioning into Chicago Executive encountered rime ice during descent and was flown on a circling approach with the crew showing lax cockpit discipline. Near the base leg, the aircraft lost control while the crew worked through handling difficulties, and it hit terrain after a late call for full power. Both pilots were killed.