Accidents
Business Aircraft Accident Reports: July 2023
Business Aircraft Accident Reports: July 2023

Preliminary Reports

Offshore Learjet Crash Claims Three

Gates Learjet 36A, May 10, 2023, San Clemente Island, California

A Learjet operated by a U.S. Navy contractor crashed into the Pacific while attempting an emergency approach to the auxiliary landing field on San Clemente Island, killing all three on board. The 1976-model jet had departed from Point Mugu Naval Air Station as the lead in a formation of two Learjets using call signs FENIX01 and FENIX02 to join Navy training exercises in Warning Area 291 (W291).

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