Phoenix Air (USA) - Accidents and Incidents

Accidents and Incidents

• On 8 January 1988 at 05:19 local time, a Phoenix Air Learjet 36 (registered N79SF) crashed during landing approach of Monroe Municipal Airport following a flight from Memphis, Tennessee, killing the two pilots on board. The NTSB investigation revealed that the co-pilot had not been type rated to fly this aircraft type.
• On 29 June 1989 at 00:04, a Phoenix Air Dassault Falcon 20 (registered N125CA) crashed near Cartersville Airport shortly into a ferry flight to Dannelly Airport. The two pilots lost their lives in the accident, which was attributed to crew fatigue and poor training.
• On 14 December 1994, the two pilots of a Phoenix Air Learjet 35 (registered N521PA) experienced an inflight fire, by which the aircraft was substantially damaged and subsequently crashed near Fresno, California. There were no survivors. The crew had been on a military mission with special systems having been installed. The fire broke out due to improper electrical wiring.
• On 3 December 2002 at 06:12 local time, a Phoenix Air Learjet 35 (registered N546PA) collided with an elk during take-off run at Astoria Regional Airport. In the ensuing take-off abortion, the aircraft overshot the runway and was substantially damaged.
• On 26 March 2007 at 07:30, a Phoenix Air Learjet 36 (registered N527PA) suffered a blown tire during take-off run at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport.(a contributing factor was that the drag chute could not be deployed).