Learjet 55 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 14 events recorded from 1986 to 2025.

14

All Events

8

Incidents

1

Minor

0

Serious

4

Fatal (18 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Feb 19, 2021 Jeffersonville, IN N559RA Incident substantial
The flight crew’s failure to verify the correct runway for landing, which resulted in a landing on a snow contaminated runway and resulting damage to …

The flight crew’s failure to verify the correct runway for landing, which resulted in a landing on a snow contaminated runway and resulting damage to the airplane. The illumination of the lights associated with the closed runway contributed to the accident.

Feb 26, 2020 Farmingdale, NJ N135LR Incident substantial The flight crew's failure to stop the airplane on the available runway, which was wet and resulted in the airplane impacting a ditch.
Aug 25, 2016 Eleuthera, BF N666TK Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 15, 2006 Van Nuys, CA N554CL Incident substantial An in-flight fire of undetermined origins.
Jul 19, 2004 Fort Lauderdale, FL N55LF Incident substantial
The flight crew's decision to continue the approach into known area of potentially severe weather (Thunderstorm), which resulted in the flight encount…

The flight crew's decision to continue the approach into known area of potentially severe weather (Thunderstorm), which resulted in the flight encountering a 30 knot cross wind, heavy rain, low-level wind shear, and hydroplaning on a ungrooved contaminated runway.

Apr 18, 2004 La Romana, DR N355UJ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 14, 1999 FI UNK Incident Investigation pending
Dec 17, 1998 Los Angeles, CA N554CL Incident substantial
the total loss of electrical power due to the flight crew's failure to complete the engine start checklist, or the electrical power failure checklist,…

the total loss of electrical power due to the flight crew's failure to complete the engine start checklist, or the electrical power failure checklist, which kept the generators off line and resulted in the complete discharged of both batteries. Also causal to the accident was the captain's failure to perform the emergency landing gear extension checklists, which resulted in a wheels-up landing.

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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