What happened
During a scheduled military training operation, an aircraft was performing an aerial attack simulation against a US Navy vessel. During this maneuver, the aircraft struck another Learjet 35, identified by registration N39DM.
The impact occurred over the ocean, approximately 27 miles southeast of San Clemente Island. Both aircraft fell into the sea following the collision. The accident resulted in four fatalities, as all crew members on both aircraft were killed in the crash.
Findings
- The incident took place while the aircraft were participating in a military exercise.
- An in-flight collision occurred between the two planes under undetermined circumstances.