Gulfstream GIV crash, May 31, 2014 (7 killed), Bedford-La...
Gulfstream GIV accident on May 31, 2014 near Bedford-Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Massachusetts, United States with 7 fatalities. Cause: NTSB: the flight...
- Date: May 31, 2014
- Aircraft: Gulfstream GIV
- Location: Bedford-Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Massachusetts, United States
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: NTSB: the flight crewmembers failed to perform the flight control check before takeoff, attempted takeoff with the gust lock engaged, and delayed the rejected takeoff after they knew the controls were locked. Contributing: habitual checklist noncompliance, a Gulfstream gust lock interlock that did not prevent takeoff with the lock engaged, and the FAA failing to detect this during certification.
The GIV N121JM on a private flight to Atlantic City was attempting a takeoff from Hanscom Field at night with its gust lock still engaged. The rejected takeoff was started too late, and the jet overran runway 11, hit approach lights and a localizer antenna, and stopped in a ravine where it burned. All seven people aboard, including Lewis Katz, were killed.