Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 13 November 1988
Aircraft Type: Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I
Owner/operator: S. Lubbezoo
Registration Number: N750BR
Location: Niedernberg –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Left engineLeft engine
Category: Accident
A cruise aircraft experienced a critical engine failure during descent, resulting in a forced landing. The left engine failed at 6000 feet, followed by a subsequent engine stoppage. The aircraft landed wheels-up on a nearby field, with indications of a contaminated fuel system.A cruise aircraft experienced a critical engine failure during descent, resulting in a forced landing. The left engine failed at 6000 feet, followed by a subsequent engine stoppage. The aircraft landed wheels-up on a nearby field, with indications of a contaminated fuel system.
Description
In cruise the right engine failed and the propeller feathered automatically. During descent for a precautionary landing, power was restored but the engine stopped again. At 6000 ft the left engine failed. The pilot force landed wheels-up on a nearby field. It appeared the fuel system of the aircraft was contaminated.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during descent and subsequent engine stoppage.Engine failure during descent and subsequent engine stoppage.Share on:
