Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 6 April 1997
Aircraft Type: Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I
Owner/operator: African Commuter Services
Registration Number: N2NC
Location: Goma Airport (GOM) –
ÿ Congo (Democratic Republic)
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 18
Component Affected: Starboard undercarriage assemblyStarboard undercarriage assembly
Category: Accident
A Gulfstream aircraft struck and fatally injured one person during takeoff at Goma Airport. Following the incident, the aircraft was destroyed in an accident at Busia, Kenya on January 24, 2003.A Gulfstream aircraft struck and fatally injured one person during takeoff at Goma Airport. Following the incident, the aircraft was destroyed in an accident at Busia, Kenya on January 24, 2003.
Description
The Gulfstream struck and fatally injured one person on the ground during takeoff at Goma Airport. The flight diverted to Entebbe where extensive damage especially starboard undercarriage assembly was noted. The aircraft was later destroyed in an accident at Busia, Kenya on 24 January 2003.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during takeoff.Mechanical failure during takeoff.Share on:
