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Crash of a Learjet U-36A off Shikoku Island: 5 killed

Date & Time: Feb 28, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
9203
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
36-058
YOM:
1988
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The aircraft was engaged in a low level ECM exercice when it crashed in the sea off Shikoku Island. All five crew members were killed. It is understood that the aircraft struck the water surface while cruising at low level and low speed.