Crash of a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 in La Carlota: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 27, 1996
Operator:
Registration:
YV-310CP
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Acarigua – La Carlota
MSN:
690-11645
YOM:
1980
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances while approaching La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda Airport. Both pilots were killed.

Crash of a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 in Golden: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 22, 1992 at 2022 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N81TR
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Rifle - Denver
MSN:
690-11690
YOM:
1981
Location:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
5400
Captain / Total hours on type:
910.00
Aircraft flight hours:
7768
Circumstances:
While in a descent for arrival at the destination airport, the aircraft sustained structural failure with the right outer wing, horizontal stabilizer, and vertical stabilizer separating from the aircraft. The aircraft impacted approximately 10 miles from the planned destination. According to radar data and other research, the descent was conducted at vne and known severe turbulence was present in the area at the time of the accident.
Probable cause:
The pilot flying the aircraft beyond the design maneuvering speed and exceeding the design stress limits. A factor was: clear air turbulence.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 in Ecuador

Date & Time: Oct 27, 1991
Registration:
HC-BHU
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Guayaquil - Lago Agrio
MSN:
690-11634
YOM:
1980
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
About 30 minutes into the flight, the pilot informed ATC about his position when contact was lost. It was later reported that the aircraft has been hijacked and crashed landed somewhere in the Sur Cayambe province. All seven occupants were released but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Crash landed after being hijacked.

Crash of a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 in the Arctic Ocean: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 11, 1990 at 1730 LT
Registration:
N45Q
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Deadhorse - Deadhorse
MSN:
690-11623
YOM:
1980
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
17500
Captain / Total hours on type:
1200.00
Aircraft flight hours:
3115
Circumstances:
On October 11, 1990, about 1730 Alaska daylight time, a wheel-equipped Gulfstream Aerospace 690C Turbine Commander airplane, N45Q, is presumed to have crashed in the Arctic Ocean about 200 miles north-northwest of Deadhorse, Alaska. Neither the airplane nor its occupants have been located. The airplane was being operated by the US Department of the Interior, as a visual flight rules (VFR) public use local game management flight, for the purpose of locating radio collared polar bears, when the accident occurred. The airplane, registered to Bowhead Equipment Company of Seattle, Washington, and operated by Alaska Helicopters, Inc. of Anchorage, Alaska, is presumed to have been destroyed. The certificated airline transport pilot, and the two passengers, are presumed to have received fatal injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the point of departure. A VFR flight plan was filed by the pilot for a 5.5 hour flight originating and terminating at Deadhorse. The accident flight originated at the Deadhorse Airport about 1429. According to information received from the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA), Air Route Traffic Control Center, radar contact was lost with the accident airplane while it was maneuvering at 22,000 feet msl, about 200 miles north-northwest of Deadhorse. The accident airplane did not reach the intended destination of Deadhorse, and was not located at any airport. The FAA issued an alert notice (ALNOT) at 2221. Search personnel began an extensive search effort that included a high altitude, special radar-equipped airplane, surface vessels, and ground search personnel. The search was suspended on October 26, 1990.
Probable cause:
The cause of the accident could not be determined.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 in Colombia: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 15, 1990
Operator:
Registration:
HK-2478W
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Cali – Bogotá
MSN:
690-11609
YOM:
1979
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances while on a flight from Cali to Bogotá. Both occupants were killed.

Crash of a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 in Wooster: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 31, 1984 at 1835 LT
Registration:
N2937A
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Erie - Wooster
MSN:
690-11670
YOM:
1981
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
9715
Captain / Total hours on type:
2665.00
Aircraft flight hours:
1157
Circumstances:
While on final approach to runway 09 the aircraft struck a 42 feet power pole with the right wing. The wing was torn from the aircraft. The aircraft landed inverted 400 feet east of the pole. The runway threshold lights are displaced 165 feet from the runway end for night operations. Reil lights are located at the runway end. A power line crosses the extended centerline 825 feet west of the runway end. Red obstruction lights mark the tops of the poles. On the night of the accident the obstruction lights were inoperative. Witnesses reported that the aircraft appeared to be flying lower than normal in the traffic pattern. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Occurrence #1: in flight collision with object
Phase of operation: approach - vfr pattern - final approach
Findings
1. (c) proper glidepath - not maintained - pilot in command
2. (c) proper altitude - not maintained - pilot in command
3. (f) light condition - dark night
4. (f) object - utility pole
5. (f) wing - separation
6. (f) airport facilities, obstruction marking - not operating
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Occurrence #2: in flight collision with terrain/water
Phase of operation: descent - uncontrolled
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 in Hughes: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 29, 1982 at 1610 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N5957K
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Memphis - Dallas
MSN:
690-11720
YOM:
1982
Location:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
6830
Captain / Total hours on type:
182.00
Aircraft flight hours:
55
Circumstances:
The aircraft had been on sales demonstration flights and was on a delivery flight from Memphis, TN to Dallas, TX. The plane was observed departing at 1550 CDT in a max performance climb. Radar info from mode C of the transponder returns indicated that the aircraft climbed from 1,000 to 16,000 feet in 7 min and 14 seconds. Level flight was indicated at 16,300 ft from 1558:16 to 1601:17 CDT. The last alt return was from 16,000 ft at 2201:07. Two more returns were received at 2201:49 and 2202:08, but with no altitude readout. At about that time, the aircraft was observed spiraling down, counterclockwise, with a portion of the left wing missing. The wing tip (outer wing panel outboard from about wing station 190), left aileron and left engine tail cone panel were found about 3 miles from the main wreckage impact point. An examination revealed that the wing panel separation occurred upward from positive overload forces. No evidence was found of fatigue or pre-existing failure. Light to moderate turbulence was reported between 14,000 and 18,000 ft msl. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Occurrence #1: airframe/component/system failure/malfunction
Phase of operation: unknown
Findings
1. Weather condition - turbulence
2. (c) wing, spar - overload
3. (c) design stress limits of aircraft - exceeded - pilot in command
4. (f) overconfidence in personal ability - pilot in command
5. (f) overconfidence in aircraft's ability - pilot in command
6. Wing - separation
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Occurrence #2: loss of control - in flight
Phase of operation: unknown
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Occurrence #3: in flight collision with terrain/water
Phase of operation: descent - uncontrolled
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 in Patterson: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 12, 1981 at 1925 LT
Registration:
N5860K
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
New Orleans – Patterson
MSN:
690-11608
YOM:
1980
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
6431
Captain / Total hours on type:
604.00
Circumstances:
While on a LOC/DME approach to Patterson-Harry P. Williams Airport in marginal weather conditions, the pilot was completing a left turn when the airplane collided with trees and crashed. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Collision with trees on final approach due to improper IFR operation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Low ceiling,
- Fog,
- Visibility one mile or less,
- Left engine ingested wood,
- Found no pre-impact damage to right engine.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 in Parys: 5 killed

Date & Time: Sep 16, 1981
Operator:
Registration:
ZS-KRS
Survivors:
No
MSN:
690-11644
YOM:
1980
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
On final approach to Parys Airport, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed few hundred meters short of runway, bursting into flames. All five occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure on final approach for unknown reasons.