Learjet 45 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 16 events recorded from 1998 to 2026.

16

All Events

9

Incidents

2

Minor

1

Serious

3

Fatal (15 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jan 28, 2026 Sawantwadi, OF VT-SSK 417 Fatal (5) Investigation pending
Jul 01, 2025 Cairo, EG 5N-BLW Incident minor Investigation pending
Oct 04, 2023 VERACRUZ, OF XA-JAO Incident unk Investigation pending
Sep 14, 2023 Mumbai, OF VT-DBL Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 27, 2023 Estado La Guaira, OF YV2716 Incident minor Investigation pending
Oct 09, 2022 Sao Paulo, OF PP-MIX Incident minor Investigation pending
Jul 10, 2020 Toluca de Lerdo, Méx., Mexico, MX XA-CAO Incident minor Investigation pending
Dec 18, 2019 Geneva, SZ D-CNMB Incident Investigation pending
May 04, 2019 Edinburgh, UK C-GMCP Incident Investigation pending
Jan 03, 2009 Telluride, CO N279AJ Minor substantial The failure of both pilots to positively identify the runway prior to landing.
Nov 05, 2008 Mexico City, MX XC-VMC Fatal (8) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 25, 2008 Teterboro, NJ N988PA Incident
The local air traffic controller's failure to follow published procedures and directives, resulting in a landing airplane coming in close proximity to…

The local air traffic controller's failure to follow published procedures and directives, resulting in a landing airplane coming in close proximity to runway workers.

Aug 13, 2007 Teterboro, NJ N145AP Incident
A runway incursion occurred when the local controller did not ensure that N145AP has passed the intersection of runways 1 and 6 prior to authorizing N…

A runway incursion occurred when the local controller did not ensure that N145AP has passed the intersection of runways 1 and 6 prior to authorizing N336FX to depart runway 1.

Oct 22, 2003 Denver, CO N420FX Incident the failure of the airplane's spoiler system when used as speed brakes due to high resistances in the spoilers' actuator coils.
Jun 01, 2003 Milan, IT I-ERJC Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 27, 1998 WALLOPS ISLAND, VA N454LJ Minor destroyed
The failure of the pilot to obtain/maintain alignment with the water pool, which resulted in the loss of control. Factors in the accident were the ina…

The failure of the pilot to obtain/maintain alignment with the water pool, which resulted in the loss of control. Factors in the accident were the inadequate preflight planning of the flight test facility and the airplane manufacturer which resulted in hazards in the test area and the subsequent collision of the airplane with a vehicle.

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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