Learjet 45 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 16 events recorded from 1998 to 2026.
| 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. |