Austin – Scottsdale
Flight / Schedule
Austin – Scottsdale
Aircraft
Learjet 35Registration
N81VN
MSN
35-652
Year of Manufacture
1989
Operator
Chromed in HollywoodDate
February 10, 2025 at 02:38 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
39.7837°, -100.4459°
Narrative Report
On February 10, 2025 at 02:38 PM, Austin – Scottsdale experienced a crash involving Learjet 35, operated by Chromed in Hollywood, with the event recorded near North America, United States of America.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach).
4 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 25.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 2, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Aircraft reference details include registration N81VN, MSN 35-652, year of manufacture 1989.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 39.7837°, -100.4459°.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
1
Passengers
0
Other
0
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
2
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
25.0%
Known people on board: 4
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Austin – Scottsdale
Operator
Chromed in HollywoodFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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