Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I crash, Mar 22, 2013, Djolu
Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I accident on March 22, 2013 near Djolu, Tshuapa, Democratic Republic of Congo with no fatalities. Cause: Loss of control...
- Date: March 22, 2013
- Aircraft: Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I
- Location: Djolu, Tshuapa, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Loss of control during the takeoff roll due to the poor condition of the runway, per the investigation summary.
A Gulfstream I ferry flight departing Djolu with three crew took off from a poor dirt runway, veered off, struck trees and burned. The three crew escaped and only the mechanic was injured. The aircraft was destroyed.