Learjet Inc 45 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026
There are 686 Learjet Inc 45 airframes on record (built 1995–2022), 440 currently registered. 6 have one or more NTSB accident records (6 records total). Data as of Jul 24, 2026.
Recent Learjet Inc 45 accidents
The crew’s failure to execute a go-around during the unstable approach and long landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
The captain’s inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the ground while hovering, which resulted in separation of the forward section of the right skid tube with counterweight attached, a sudden center of gravity (CG) shift outside the normal operating range, and a subsequent loss of control.
The tower local controller did not ensure that the runway was clear of conflict before directing the B737 to cross the runway, and other air traffic control personnel did not effectively intervene when the separation between the two airplanes became questionable.
The failure of both pilots to positively identify the runway prior to landing.