Narrative:
The Gulfstream II, operated by Wings Over Africa, was involved in a runway excursion following a rejected takeoff.
None of the 10 persons aboard were injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. There was no fire.
Runway excursion
| Status: | |
| Date: | Saturday 26 November 2011 |
| Type: |  Gulfstream American G-1159 Gulfstream II |
| Operator: | Wings Over Africa |
| Registration: | N811DE |
| MSN: | 244 |
| First flight: | 1980 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 10 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Aircraft fate: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Huambo Airport (NOV) ( Angola)
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| Phase: | Takeoff (TOF) |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Huambo Airport (NOV/FNHU), Angola |
| Saurimo Airport (VHC/FNSA), Angola |
The Gulfstream II, operated by Wings Over Africa, was involved in a runway excursion following a rejected takeoff.
None of the 10 persons aboard were injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. There was no fire.
Classification:
Rejected takeoffRunway excursion
Sources:
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Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Huambo Airport to Saurimo Airport as the crow flies is 614 km (384 miles).
Distance from Huambo Airport to Saurimo Airport as the crow flies is 614 km (384 miles).
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
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