No fatalities

Jet Blast from Taxiing Business Jet Damages Unoccupied Saab 340B (N683GA)

George Town, Cayman Islands

On March 25, 2016, a BOMBARDIER INC BD 700 1A10 NO SERIES (registration N683GA) operated by LMI II LLC was involved in an aviation accident near George Town, Cayman Islands. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Aircraft registered N683GA
Aircraft registered N683GA. Photo: Riik@mctr / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

On March 25, 2016, an unoccupied Saab 340B (VP-CKI) was damaged by jet blast from a taxiing Bombardier Global Express (N683GA) at Owen Roberts International Airport, Cayman Islands.

Incident Overview

On March 25, 2016, at approximately 0345 coordinated universal time, an unoccupied Saab 340B airplane, registration VP-CKI, was exposed to jet blast from a taxiing Bombardier Global Express BD-700-1A10 airplane, registration N683GA, at Owen Roberts International Airport in George Town, Cayman Islands. The interaction resulted in the Saab 340B contacting ground equipment.

Damage Assessment

The contact with ground equipment caused damage to the Saab 340B's left underwing, left engine spinner, and left propeller. The Bombardier Global Express, N683GA, was not damaged.

Investigation Details

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of the United Kingdom. The information contained in this report is for informational purposes only and consists solely of data released by or obtained from the United Kingdom authorities. Further details regarding this incident may be obtained from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch at Farnborough House, Berkshire Copse Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2HH, United Kingdom.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Mar 2016 BOMBARDIER INC BD 700 1A10 NO SERIES accident near George Town, Cayman Islands?

On March 25, 2016, an unoccupied Saab 340B (VP-CKI) was damaged by jet blast from a taxiing Bombardier Global Express (N683GA) at Owen Roberts International Airport, Cayman Islands.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Mar 2016 BOMBARDIER INC BD 700 1A10 NO SERIES accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Mar 2016 involved a BOMBARDIER INC BD 700 1A10 NO SERIES, registration N683GA, operated by LMI II LLC, at George Town, Cayman Islands.