Learjet 23 accident near Perris, California, July 30, 1988
On July 30, 1988 at about 6:40 pm local time, a Learjet 23, registered N745F, was destroyed in an accident near Perris, California (March Afb airport). It was a positioning flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
THE PILOT DECIDED TO CONDUCT HIS FLIGHT WITH KNOWN AIRCRAFT DEFICIENCIES. INDUCED COMPANY PRESSURE TO DELIVER THE AIRCRAFT TO ITS DESTINATION IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE BEEN A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 30, 1988 · about 6:40 pm local time
- Place
- Perris, California · March Afb
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Learjet 23 · all 23s on the register
- Registration
- N745F · no longer on the register · serial 23-077
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Positioning flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: airline transport pilot, commercial pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land; single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 6,800 hours in all
- Medical certificate: Class 1 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: unk
The aircraft
- Last inspection: continuous airworthiness programme
- Maximum gross weight: 12,500 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Ge CJ610-4 (turbojet); 0 hours total
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: TUS Tucson AZ at 5:43 pm
- Destination: CNO Chino CA
- Flight plan: IFR
- Runway 32, 13,300 ft by 300 ft
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 150° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Temperature: 86°F (30°C), dew point 63°F (17°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 5:55 pm from RIV, 2 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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