Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I crash, Feb 19, 1998, Mogadishu
Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I accident on February 19, 1998 near Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia with no fatalities. Cause: Not determined by an official...
- Date: February 19, 1998
- Aircraft: Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I
- Location: Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Not determined by an official report. The right propeller reportedly moved into fine pitch after landing, leading to loss of directional control.
A Grumman Gulfstream I carrying 20 passengers and three crew landed at Mogadishu from Nairobi. After touchdown the propeller on the right engine reportedly went into fine pitch, and the crew lost directional control. The aircraft ran onto soft ground, lost its gear and tail, and broke in two, but all occupants got out safely.