Grumman G21 accident near Al Ain, Ae, February 27, 2011
On February 27, 2011, a Grumman G21, registered N221AG, was destroyed in an accident near Al Ain (Al Ain Airport). It was a business flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 4 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- February 27, 2011
- Place
- Al Ain, United Arab Emirates · Al Ain Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 4 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Grumman G21 · all G21s on the register
- Registration
- N221AG · registry record
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Business flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Triple S Aviation
The flight
- Departed from: OMAL Al Ain
- Destination: OERK Riyadh
- Flight plan: not recorded
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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