Crash of a Fokker F27 Troopship 400M near San Pablo: 20 killed

Date & Time: Feb 13, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Fokker F27 Friendship
Operator:
Registration:
TAM-95
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
10601
YOM:
1980
Location:
San Pablo
Beni
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
33
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
20
Circumstances:
The aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in the region of San Pablo. At least 20 occupants were killed while 18 others were injured.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules in Sudan: 4 killed

Date & Time: Feb 8, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Harare - Maridi
Location:
Sudan
All Sudan
Country:
Sudan
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Crashed somewhere in Sudan after being shot down by. At least four people were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down.

Crash of a Nord 262C-66 near Kinkala: 28 killed

Date & Time: Jan 27, 1990 at 1730 LT
Type of aircraft:
Nord 262
Operator:
Congolese Air Force - Force Aérienne Congolaise
Registration:
TN-230
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Pointe-Noire - Brazzaville
MSN:
103
YOM:
1974
Location:
Kinkala
Pool
Country:
Congo
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
23
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
28
Circumstances:
En route from Pointe-Noire to Brazzaville, the crew encountered poor weather conditions. The aircraft went out of control, entered a dive and crashed in an open field located in the region of Kinkala, about 70 km southwest of Brazzaville. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all 28 occupants were killed, among them several civilians. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were poor with heavy rain falls and wind gusting to 40 knots.

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 200 near Caracas: 25 killed

Date & Time: Jan 23, 1990 at 0745 LT
Type of aircraft:
Casa 212 Aviocar
Operator:
Registration:
ARV-0210
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Caracas - Puerto Ayacucho
MSN:
268
YOM:
1982
Location:
Caracas
Caracas Federal District
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
22
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
25
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Caracas-Maiquetía-Simon Bolivar Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with heavy rain falls. In limited visibility, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt El Junquito located near the village of La Sabaneta, about 25 km from the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all 25 occupants were killed, among them several civilians.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain after the crew seemed to lost his orientation while climbing in poor weather conditions.

Ground explosion of a Boeing KC-135A-BN Stratotanker at Pease AFB

Date & Time: Jan 11, 1990 at 1030 LT
Type of aircraft:
Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker
Operator:
Registration:
59-1494
Flight Phase:
Parking
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
17982
YOM:
1960
Location:
Pease AFB (Portsmouth)
New Hampshire
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While parked at Pease AFB and under maintenance, the aircraft suffered several explosions and caught fire. Two mechanics evacuated safely and the aircraft was destroyed by fire. It is believed the aircraft caught fire as it was being prepared for refueling and had a little fuel on board.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130 Hercules in Guayaramerín: 24 killed

Date & Time: Dec 21, 1989 at 1400 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
TAM-62
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Guayaramerín – Santa Cruz
MSN:
3187
YOM:
1958
Location:
Guayaramerín
Beni
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
18
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
24
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, of the engine failed. The aircraft lost height and crashed in a dense wooded area. Four occupants were injured while 24 others were killed, among them women and children.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during initial climb for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 near Tepic: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 6, 1989
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Location:
Tepic
Nayarit
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Crashed on the Mt Sangangüey located 11 km east of Tepic Airport. The wreckage was found two days later. All five crew members were killed.

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 200 off Patuxent River NAS: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 1, 1989 at 0930 LT
Type of aircraft:
Casa 212 Aviocar
Operator:
Registration:
N296CA
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Fort Belvoir - Patuxent River
MSN:
296
YOM:
1983
Location:
Patuxent River NAS
Maryland
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight from Davison AAF (Fort Belvoir), the aircraft was approaching Patuxent River NAS when, at a height of about 800 feet, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in the Chesapeake Bay. The wreckage sank by a depth of 45 feet and was found less than 100 yards offshore. All five crew members were killed. The aircraft was operated by the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) and carried both civil N296CA and military 88-0321 registrations.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the crew mistakenly selected beta range on the propellers on final approach at an altitude of 800 feet, causing the aircraft to enter an uncontrolled descent.

Crash of a Casa 212M Aviocar 300 on Mt Maluti: 18 killed

Date & Time: Nov 10, 1989
Type of aircraft:
Casa 212 Aviocar
Operator:
Registration:
LDF-46
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Qacha’s Nek – Maseru
MSN:
389
YOM:
1989
Location:
Mt Maluti
Leribe
Country:
Lesotho
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
16
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
18
Circumstances:
While cruising in poor weather conditions, the twin engine struck the slope of Mt Maluti. All 18 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.
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