Accident Summary
A training flight in a Lear Jet 35 concluded with a loss of control and collision with terrain, resulting in the deaths of all three occupants. The aircraft had just completed a series of practice approaches to a full stop.
Flight History
The flight was intended to provide refresher training to a pilot who had not flown a Lear Jet in over a year and had never flown a Lear model 35. The flight instructor requested a practice approach with a missed approach and was cleared for the option.
Witness Reports
According to witnesses, the aircraft rolled right and then rolled left to an inverted position before colliding with the ground shortly thereafter.
Probable Cause
Official findings identified two occurrences. Occurrence #1: loss of control in flight during a go-around (VFR). Findings: directional control not corrected by the pilot in command (CFI); overconfidence in personal ability by the pilot in command (CFI); remedial action not performed by the pilot in command (CFI); lack of recent experience in type of aircraft (dual student). Occurrence #2: in-flight collision with terrain/water during an uncontrolled descent.