How many accidents has the Learjet 45 had?

The NTSB has recorded 16 events involving the Learjet 45: 3 fatal, 1 serious, 2 minor injuries, and 9 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Learjet 45 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Learjet 45 has 16 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Learjet 45 Safety Record

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

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (15 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jul 01, 2025	Cairo, EG	5N-BLW	Incident	minor	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
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.

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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