Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 5 March 1986
Aircraft Type: Learjet 24D
Owner/operator: Flight International
Registration Number: N97DM
Location: 43,5 km SE of San Clemente Island, CA, USA –
ÿ Pacific Ocean
Phase of Flight: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Both aircraft ? N39DM and N97DM ? were involved in the collision.Both aircraft ? N39DM and N97DM ? were involved in the collision.
Category: Accident
A Learjet N39DM and N97DM aircraft experienced a midair collision during surface vessel attack training conducted under US Navy control. The collision resulted in significant damage to both aircraft.A Learjet N39DM and N97DM aircraft experienced a midair collision during surface vessel attack training conducted under US Navy control. The collision resulted in significant damage to both aircraft.
Description
Midair collision between Learjets N39DM and N97DM while engaged in a surface vessel attack training under US Navy control.
Primary Cause
Surface vessel attack training procedures, specifically the proximity and speed of the aircraft, likely exacerbated the situation, leading to a rapid and uncontrolled maneuver.Surface vessel attack training procedures, specifically the proximity and speed of the aircraft, likely exacerbated the situation, leading to a rapid and uncontrolled maneuver.Share on:
