Accident Probes

NTSB Reports

Editorial Staff

Monday, June 20, 2022 at 06:35 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A significant number of incidents involved loss of control during takeoff or landing, often stemming from mechanical failures (e.g., mis-rigged controls, landing gear issues) or challenging environmental conditions.
Engine power loss, including fuel exhaustion, was a recurring factor, necessitating forced landings and resulting in substantial damage or crashes.
Several accidents were fatal, with contributing factors ranging from attempting maneuvers in unsuitable terrain to spatial disorientation in instrument meteorological conditions.

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April 2, 2022, Morristown, N.J.

Learjet 45

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