Learjet 35 accident near Tierra Del Fuego, Outside the U.S., July 1, 2022
On July 1, 2022 at about 5:30 pm local time, a 1978 Learjet 35, registered LVBPA, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff near Tierra Del Fuego, Outside the U.S. (Aeropuerto Internacional Gober airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 4 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 1, 2022 · about 5:30 pm local time
- Place
- Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina · Aeropuerto Internacional Gober · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 4 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Learjet 35 A, built 1978 · all 35s on the register
- Registration
- LVBPA · no longer on the register · serial 35-143
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during takeoff defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 290° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 6.2 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 32°F (0°C), dew point 30°F (-1°C)
- Observation at 2:00 pm from SAWE
Weather report (METAR): SAWE 011700Z 29006KT CAVOK 00/M01 Q0999 RMK PP000
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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