Learjet · turboprop
Learjet 55B accident history and safety score
Learjet 55B appears in 1 current candidate incident row extracted from Track Plane Crash source snapshots. This generated profile is source-discovery first and awaits deeper authority enrichment.
Diagnostic Safety & Security Metrics
Occupant Survivability Rate
Percentage of cabin occupants surviving indexed crash incidents.
65%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
6/10
Class average: 5.8/10
Mechanical Integrity
Structural robustness, system MTBF, and power plant reliability indicators.
8/10
Class average: 8/10
Operational Control Demand
Pilot experience and workload sensitivity (higher indicates more demanding flight handling).
7.5/10
Class average: 7.2/10
Flight System Redundancy
Multi-engine safety margins, backup avionics, and flight envelope protection.
5/10
Class average: 4/10
Performance Profile
Five-axis safety ratings · hover vertices for metric explanation
Metric ratings
Average survival rate of occupants in recorded serious airframe occurrences. Higher percentage indicates better energy absorption and crashworthiness.
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust annual utilization and operating parameters below to calculate the custom hull liability policy score for a **Learjet 55B** (turboprop class) starting from its fixed baseline safety score of **78**.
Calculated Policy Score
83
Regular coverage parameters. Baseline rates apply with standard pilot warranties.
• Day Visual Flight Rules operations maximize survivability margins.
How We Calculate
These diagnostic indicators are compiled by Track Plane Crash analysts using historical incident data, manufacturer specifications, NTSB/FAA investigation materials, and fleet class coefficients.
They serve as qualitative safety benchmarks for aircraft classes and families, and do not represent insurance actuarial loss ratings for individual tail numbers.
Fleet Specs & Flight Profiles
Cabin & Seating Configuration Matrix
Single-Class Commuter configuration (Max pax: 74)
Economy Class
Capacity: 74 seats
Seat Pitch
29 in
Seat Width
17 in
Cabin Onboard Amenities
High-Speed Wi-Fi
Not equipped on model
Audio / Video Screen
None
Seat Power Outlets
Shared AC
USB charging slots
Absent
Flightradar24 Telemetry & Cruising Profiles
Mach 0.50 (approx. 510 km/h / 275 knots)
25,000 ft (7,620 m)
1,800 ft/min (9.1 m/s)
1,500 km (810 nmi)
2x Turboprops (Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150)
Dual constant-speed propellers
Mode-S / ADS-B Out
1200 (Regional VFR)
Risk themes
GEO rule: aircraft pages must separate model involvement from accident cause. A crash involving a model is not automatically a model defect.
Source links
Similar Models
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Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to Learjet 55B
Pilatus PC-6 Crash in Nancy
BAAA lists a Pilatus PC-6 crash at Nancy-Essey on June 28, 2026 with 11 fatalities. This seed page is intentionally marked recent and requires official-source enrichment before causal analysis.
11
Fatalities
0
Survivors
2
Sources
Beechcraft BE55 Crash Near Lancaster, South Carolina
The FAA states that a Beechcraft BE55 crashed near Lancaster, South Carolina around 12:45 a.m. local time on July 2, 2026. Two people were on board; casualty and cause details remain pending in this row.
0
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Two-Seat Cessna Crash Near High Ongar, Essex
Two people died after a two-seat Cessna aircraft crashed in a field near High Ongar, Essex on July 1, 2026 during a flight experience that had departed North Weald airfield, according to public reporting.
2
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Pacific Aerospace 750XL Skydiving Crash Near Butler, Missouri
A Pacific Aerospace 750XL skydiving aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler, Missouri on June 14, 2026, killing all 12 people on board. AP reports preliminary NTSB findings found no evidence of engine failure or mechanical malfunction.
12
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Crash Near Fort Simpson
BAAA lists a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 crash near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories on June 24, 2026 with three fatalities. This row is a recent discovery entry pending official investigation enrichment.
3
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Recent crashes
Recent plane crashes involving Learjet 55B
2025-09-24
Learjet 55 YV3440 occurrence at Caracas-Simón Bolívar Int'l Airport (CCS)
Caracas-Simón Bolívar Int'l Airport (CCS) · Jet Industries, S.A.
2
Fatalities
2025-01-31
Learjet 55 XA-UCI occurrence at near North Philadelphia Airport (PNE/KPNE), Philadelphia, PA
near North Philadelphia Airport (PNE/KPNE), Philadelphia, PA · Med Jets SA de CV dba Jet Rescue
6+2
Fatalities
2024-01-11
Learjet 55 N558RA occurrence at Mission Field Airport (LVM/KLVM), Livingston, MT
Mission Field Airport (LVM/KLVM), Livingston, MT · Royal Air Freight
0
Fatalities
2023-02-11
Learjet 55 N600C occurrence at Rochester-Greater Rochester International Airport, NY (ROC/KROC)
Rochester-Greater Rochester International Airport, NY (ROC/KROC) · 1982-047 LLC
0
Fatalities
2020-09-18
Learjet occurrence at Zanja
Zanja · private
0
Fatalities
2020-03-03
Learjet 55 N890AC occurrence at Nashville-John C. Tune Airport, TN (KJWN)
Nashville-John C. Tune Airport, TN (KJWN) · Jetleg Management
0
Fatalities
2020-02-25
Learjet 55 N135LR occurrence at Belmar/Farmingdale-Monmouth Executive Airport, NJ (BLM)
Belmar/Farmingdale-Monmouth Executive Airport, NJ (BLM) · Expectra Aviation Inc.
0
Fatalities
2016-08-25
Learjet 55 N666TK occurrence at North Eleuthera International Airport (ELH/MYEH)
North Eleuthera International Airport (ELH/MYEH) · RCR7 LLC
0
Fatalities
2012-02-13
Learjet 55 N75LJ occurrence at Brooksville-Hernando County Airport, FL (KBKV)
Brooksville-Hernando County Airport, FL (KBKV) · Jet ICU Air Ambulance Service
0
Fatalities
2009-03-17
Learjet 55 C-GCIL occurrence at Casper/Natrona County International Airport, WY
Casper/Natrona County International Airport, WY · Sunwest Aviation Ltd.
0
Fatalities
2006-07-15
Learjet 55 N554CL occurrence at Van Nuys, California
Van Nuys, California · Clay Lacy Aviation
0
Fatalities
2005-10-24
Learjet 55 N110ET occurrence at Boca Raton Public Airport, FL (BCT)
Boca Raton Public Airport, FL (BCT) · Pontiac Aviation
0
Fatalities
2004-07-19
Learjet 55 N55LF occurrence at Fort Lauderdale-Executive Airport, FL (FXE)
Fort Lauderdale-Executive Airport, FL (FXE) · Hop-A-Jet Inc
0
Fatalities
2004-04-18
Learjet 55 N355UJ occurrence at La Romana Airport (LRM)
La Romana Airport (LRM) · Bombardier Capital Corporation
0
Fatalities
2000-06-23
Learjet 55 N220JC occurrence at 4,5 km SW of Boca Raton, FL
4,5 km SW of Boca Raton, FL · Universal Jet Aviation
3+1
Fatalities
1998-12-17
Learjet 55B N554CL occurrence at Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA · Clay Lacy
0
Fatalities
1994-11-09
Learjet 55 PT-LIG occurrence at Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Airport, RJ (SDU)
Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Airport, RJ (SDU) · Líder Táxi Aéreo
0
Fatalities
1994-04-04
Learjet 55 I-KILO occurrence at Sevilla Airport (SVQ)
Sevilla Airport (SVQ) · ICIPA
0
Fatalities
1987-02-05
Learjet 55 F-GDHR occurrence at near Jakiri
near Jakiri · Aero France
11
Fatalities
1986-08-06
Learjet 55 N921FP occurrence at Rutland Airport, VT (RUT)
Rutland Airport, VT (RUT) · Federal Paper Board
0
Fatalities
1981-11-13
Learjet 55 N57TA occurrence at Waterkloof
Waterkloof · Gates Learjet
2
Fatalities