Grumman G-21A Goose crash, Feb 27, 2011 (4 killed), Al Ain
Grumman G-21A Goose accident on February 27, 2011 near Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates with 4 fatalities. Cause: The pilot's lapse of judgement...
- Date: February 27, 2011
- Aircraft: Grumman G-21A Goose
- Location: Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The pilot's lapse of judgement in entering a steep low-level left turn at inadequate height and speed, with self-imposed time pressure and limited recent type experience as contributing factors.
A privately operated Grumman Goose departed Al Ain on a post-maintenance test flight that turned into a circuit. The pilot entered a steep left turn after takeoff at inadequate height and speed. The aircraft stalled, crashed and burned, killing all four people on board.