No fatalities

2011-11-26: Gulfstream GII (N811DE) — Wings over Africa — Huambo-Albano Machado, Angola

Huambo-Albano Machado, AngolaTakeoff (climb)

On November 26, 2011, a Gulfstream GII (registration N811DE) operated by Wings over Africa was involved in an aviation accident near Huambo-Albano Machado, Angola during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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Aircraft registered N811DE
Aircraft registered N811DE. Photo: Aero Icarus from Zürich, Switzerland / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An aircraft experienced a runway excursion during its takeoff roll at Huambo-Albano Machado Airport, resulting in significant damage but no injuries.

What happened

During the takeoff phase at Huambo-Albano Machado Airport, the flight crew initiated an aborted takeoff. While the aircraft was still in its takeoff roll, the decision was made to reject the procedure for reasons that remain undetermined. Following the decision to stop, the aircraft veered from the designated runway and eventually came to a halt off the paved surface.

Findings

  • The aircraft sustained damage that was classified as beyond repair.
  • There were 0 fatalities and 0 injuries reported among the occupants.
  • All 10 occupants on board successfully evacuated the aircraft following the excursion.
  • The specific reason for the aborted takeoff has not yet been established.