N801L was the first Lear Jet Model 23 and made the family's maiden flight on October 7, 1963. It completed 194 hours across 167 test flights before being destroyed after a test flight in June 1964.
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First Lear JetModel 23 prototype 1
Name
Lear Jet 23 prototype N801L
Status
retired
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N801L was the first Lear Jet Model 23 and made the family's maiden flight on October 7, 1963. It completed 194 hours across 167 test flights before being destroyed after a test flight in June 1964.