DWCAce 19 Posted April 3, 2011 AvWeb By Russ Niles, Editor-in-Chief A Gulfstream 650 test aircraft went down near Roswell, NM killing all four people aboard. According to the Savannah Morning News, the plane, which is in the final stages of certification flight testing, crashed at the airport. The accident killed two pilots and two engineers, all believed to be Gulfstream employees. Initial media reports paint a confusing picture of what happened, although it appears the plane became briefly airborne on takeoff before hitting the runway hard and collapsing the gear. Photos from the scene show a large amount of smoke. Gulfstream was expected to issue a statement late Sunday. The 650 is the company's flagship intercontinental aircraft and it has 200 orders for the $65 million plane. First deliveries were expected in 2012. http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Gulfstream_650_Down_Four_Dead_204417-1.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toryu 156 Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) Looking at the pictures from the crash-site, it seems the aircraft settled relatively soft, but burned completely. http://www.thekathrynreport.com/2011/04/gulfstream-g650-gulfstream-aerospace_03.html Note how the plane almost hit a stored A320! Edited April 3, 2011 by Toryu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
