On February 22, 1976, a Gulfstream GII (registration N397F) operated by Fabergé was involved in an aviation accident near Burlington, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Improper operation of flight controls caused the aircraft to cartwheel on landing. Contributing factors were unfavorable wind conditions and snow showers. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
On final approach, an aircraft became unstable, rolling and striking both wings on the runway before cartwheeling. All four occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was destroyed.
Accident Description
During the final segment of the approach, the aircraft became unstable, rolling to the right and left. This instability caused the right wing to strike the runway surface, followed immediately by the left wing. The aircraft then cartwheeled and came to rest. All four occupants escaped without injury, but the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be improper operation of flight controls, which led to the cartwheel on landing.
Contributing Factors
Two contributing factors were reported: unfavorable wind conditions and snow showers.