Phoenix - Hollywood

On March 30, 1978 at 10:50 PM, Phoenix - Hollywood experienced a crash involving Learjet 23, operated by National Jets, with the event recorded near Hollywood-Burbank (Bob Hope) California.

The flight was categorized as charter/taxi (non scheduled revenue flight) and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

5 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 5 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 2, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. After touchdown at Hollywood-Burbank Airport, the crew started the braking procedure but the airplane was unable to halt within the remaining distance. It overran and eventually collided with a fence. All five occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration N133W, MSN 23-021, year of manufacture 1965.