Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I crash, Jun 22, 1992, Pantelleria
Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I accident on June 22, 1992 near Pantelleria, Sicily, Italy with no fatalities. Cause: Not determined; the takeoff was...
- Date: June 22, 1992
- Aircraft: Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I
- Location: Pantelleria, Sicily, Italy
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Not determined; the takeoff was attempted in strong crosswind conditions and the aircraft deviated to the left during the takeoff roll.
A TAS Airways Gulfstream I departing Pantelleria on 22 June 1992 encountered a strong crosswind during the takeoff roll and yawed left. The crew aborted the takeoff, but the aircraft left the runway, lost its right main gear and came to rest. All 18 occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.