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Business Aircraft Accident Reports: July 2025
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CVR Failed To Record in Fatal Medevac Crash

Bombardier Learjet 55, Jan. 31, 2025, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The cockpit voice recorder (CVR) failed to record before and during the January 31 crash in Philadelphia and may not have recorded on any flights for several years, according to the preliminary NTSB report. After departing Northeast Philadelphia Airport (KPNE) at 6:07 p.m. EST, the Learjet went down approximately one minute after takeoff, killing both pilots, two medical crewmembers, and two patients onboard, along with two people on the ground.