Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I crash, Sep 24, 1978, Houston-W...
Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I accident on September 24, 1978 near Houston-William P. Hobby Texas, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: September 24, 1978
- Aircraft: Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I
- Location: Houston-William P. Hobby Texas, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Grumman Gulfstream I operated by Conoco on a flight from Ponca City to Houston reported low oil pressure in the right engine on approach to Houston Hobby. The engine was shut down and the propeller was feathered, but it did not feather properly and the aircraft approached low and fast. After touchdown the captain began a go-around; fire was then seen from the tail and the left engine lost power. No fatalities were reported.