Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 2 May 1990
Aircraft Type: Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I
Owner/operator: Helicol Colombia
Registration Number: HK-3316X
Location: Monter¡a-Los Garzones Airport (MTR) –
ÿ Colombia
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: NosegearNosegear
Category: Accident
A Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I aircraft experienced a runway excursion accident at Monter¡a-Los Garzones Airport (MTR), Colombia. The aircraft sustained significant damage, culminating in the nosegear collapse while continuing past the runway end for 95 meters. The aircraft was carrying Colombian National Bank banknotes.A Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I aircraft experienced a runway excursion accident at Monter¡a-Los Garzones Airport (MTR), Colombia. The aircraft sustained significant damage, culminating in the nosegear collapse while continuing past the runway end for 95 meters. The aircraft was carrying Colombian National Bank banknotes.
Description
The Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I sustained substantial damage in a runway excursion accident at Monter¡a-Los Garzones Airport (MTR), Colombia. Runway 32 is an 1860 m long asphalt runway. The aircraft continued for 95 m past the runway end until the nosegear collapsed. The aircraft transported banknotes for the Colombian National Bank.
Primary Cause
Runway excursion and aerodynamic instability during a prolonged landing.Runway excursion and aerodynamic instability during a prolonged landing.Share on:
