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2018-05-20: Gulfstream G200 (B-8129) — Star Jet - China — Yangzhou-Taizhou, China

Yangzhou-Taizhou, ChinaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 20, 2018, a Gulfstream G200 (registration B-8129) operated by Star Jet - China was involved in an aviation accident near Yangzhou-Taizhou, China during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was the consequence of a series of errors on part of the crew. The following findings were identified: - The rate of descent on short final was excessive (sink rate), - The aircraft landed to the right of the runway centerline with a 4.5°… This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A training flight with three crew conducted six uneventful landings before a seat change. On final approach, the aircraft landed long and off-center, leading to a series of veers and runway excursions, resulting in substantial damage.

Incident Overview

A local training flight departed Yanzhou-Taizhou Airport's runway 35 at 1359 local time. The aircraft carried two pilots under supervision and one instructor. After completing six landings without incident, the crew changed seats: the instructor moved to the left front seat, and a pilot under training occupied the right front seat.

Final Approach and Landing

On final approach to runway 35, at a height of approximately 50 feet, the aircraft descended steeply. It touched down about 500 meters past the runway threshold, to the right of the runway centerline, with a 4.5-degree deviation to the right.

Runway Excursion

The copilot attempted to correct the deviation. The aircraft then veered to the left, exited the runway, swerved back to the right, and returned to the runway surface. Subsequently, it veered off the runway to the right, losing both main landing gears, and came to rest in a grassy area.

Crew and Damage

All three crew members evacuated safely. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Probable cause

The accident was the consequence of a series of errors on part of the crew. The following findings were identified: - The rate of descent on short final was excessive (sink rate), - The aircraft landed to the right of the runway centerline with a 4.5° deviation to the right, - The copilot actions were excessive and the aircraft veered to the left, - The instructor did not intervene in due time to expect recovery.

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