Gulfstream GIII crash, Feb 6, 1998, Chambéry-Aix-les-Bains
Gulfstream GIII accident on February 6, 1998 near Chambéry-Aix-les-Bains, Savoie, France with no fatalities. Cause: The aircraft struck the water after...
- Date: February 6, 1998
- Aircraft: Gulfstream GIII
- Location: Chambéry-Aix-les-Bains, Savoie, France
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The aircraft struck the water after the crew flew beneath the ILS glide path in mist, lost visual references, and did not decide to execute a missed approach.
A Gulfstream III on a short private flight from Geneva to Chambery descended below the ILS glide path in mist during the final approach. The crew lost visual references and did not go around, and the aircraft hit Lac du Bourget about one km short of the runway. All five occupants escaped into the cold water, though one stewardess broke an arm. The aircraft lost its tail and sank.