FTW84LA356

NTSB accident investigation · Gulfstream 520 · Goliad, TX · August 24, 1984

Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal report
Date
August 24, 1984
Place
Goliad, TX
Injuries
1 serious
Damage
Destroyed
Phase of flight
Unknown
Aircraft
N4183BGulfstream 520
Weather
Not reported
Status
Completed
Report
Approved by Office Director
Case key
21432

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Sequence of events

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In flight collision with terrain/waterUnknown
Reason for occurrence undeterminedCause

Analysis

Acft was found abandoned. Wreckage scene indicates collision with trees prior to collision with terrain. Acft suspected of being used for illegal cargo operations.

Aircraft

Registration
N4183B
Reported as
Gulfstream 520
Category
Airplane
Serial number
520-90
Engine
Lycoming GO-435-C2B2, 260 horsepower, reciprocating
Damage
Destroyed
Flight
Part 91
Operator
David Rolschau
Registered owner
David Rolschau
Airworthiness certificate
Standard, Normal

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Flight crew

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Role
Pilot
Medical
Unknown, Unknown

Weather

Conditions
Not reported

Other investigations on N4183B · 1

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