| Status: | Definitief |
| Datum: | 11 APR 1980 |
| Tijd: | 17:19 |
| Type: | Learjet 25B |
| Luchtvaartmaatschappij: | Thunderbird Airways |
| Registratie: | N25TA |
| Constructienummer: | 25-196 |
| Bouwjaar: | |
| Bemanning: | slachtoffers: 2 / inzittenden: 2 |
| Passagiers: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 0 |
| Totaal: | slachtoffers: 2 / inzittenden: 2 |
| Schade: | Afgeschreven |
| Gevolgen: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Plaats: | 10 km (6.3 mijl) W of Conlon, TX (Verenigde Staten)
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| Fase: | Kruisvlucht (ENR) |
| Soort vlucht: | Ferry |
| Vliegveld van vertrek: | Vernal Airport, UT (VEL), Verenigde Staten |
| Vliegveld van aankomst: | Houston (unknown airport), TX, Verenigde Staten |
Beschrijving:Lost control at FL412 after encountering clear air turbulence and crashed in a steep high speed descent.
PROBABLE CAUSE(S):
miscellaneous - undetermined
FACTOR(S):
miscellaneous acts,conditions - separation in flight
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This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.