Britten-Norman Islander

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HP-986PS

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Panama City – Rio Sidra

MSN:

178

YOM:

1970

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The twin engine aircraft departed Panama City-Marcos A. Gelabert Airport at 0643LT on a flight to Rio Sidra, carrying nine passengers and one pilot. On approach to Rio Sidra, the pilot encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions. On final, the aircraft struck the ground 6,5 km short of runway and crashed 62 minutes after its departure. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all 10 occupants were killed, among them four US citizens.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 Islander in Sangafa-Siwo

Date & Time: Nov 27, 1997

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YJ-RV2

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Sangafa-Siwo (Emae Island)

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

172B

YOM:

1970

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All Vanuatu

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Vanuatu

Region:

Oceania

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The twin engine aircraft landed hard, went out of control, veered off runway and crashed in the sea. All three occupants were seriously injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-9 Islander in Bondo

Date & Time: Sep 5, 1997

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Registration:

F-OHFY

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Humanitarian

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Democratic Republic of Congo

MSN:

829

YOM:

1977

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Bondo

Orientale

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Africa

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The twin engine aircraft landed just short of runway threshold and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-Islander in Fajardo

Date & Time: Aug 7, 1997 at 1248 LT

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Operator:

Aero Bieke

Registration:

N1202S

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Private

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Vieques - Fajardo

MSN:

193

YOM:

1970

Location:

Fajardo-Diego Jiménez

All Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rico

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Central America

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Captain / Total flying hours:

6200

Aircraft flight hours:

16942

Circumstances:

On August 7, 1997, about 1248 Atlantic Standard Time, two Britten-Norman BN-2 airplanes, collided in flight, over the landing threshold of runway 08, at the Diego Jimenez Airport, Fajardo, Puerto Rico (PR). Both airplanes were conducting a visual approach at the uncontrolled airport. The pilot of N1202S, was executing a non-standard right traffic pattern approach to landing, while the pilot of N26JA was executing a standard left traffic pattern approach to landing. The airplanes collided over the approach threshold of runway 08, about 100 feet agl. Passengers on N26JA, stated that the other airplane was coming from the right much lower then their airplane and disappeared under them. The next time they saw the other airplane they were colliding into its tail section. Examination of both airplanes revealed no mechanical discrepancies.

Probable cause:

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout.

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Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 Islander near Guapiles

Date & Time: Mar 7, 1997 at 0900 LT

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Registration:

N851JA

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Flight

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Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Tortuguero – San José

MSN:

913

YOM:

1981

Location:

Guapiles

Limón (Caribbean Coast)

Country:

Costa Rica

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Central America

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En route from Tortuguero to San José, the pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed in a triple canopy jungle near Guapiles. All seven occupants were rescued and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Engine failure in flight for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 Islander in Hampton Court

Date & Time: Oct 15, 1996

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Registration:

8R-GGR

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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230

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1970

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After landing in a wet runway surface, the twin engine aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance and overran. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The exact date of the accident remains unknown, somewhere in October 1996.

Probable cause:

It is believed that the loss of control after landing was the consequence of hydroplaning.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander in Ngau

Date & Time: Sep 23, 1996

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Vanua Air Charter

Registration:

DQ-FIF

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Suva - Ngau

MSN:

417

YOM:

1974

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The approach and landing to Ngau Airport were completed in poor weather conditions with fog and rain falls. After landing on a wet grassy runway, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance (the runway is 760 metres long). It overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest few dozen metres further. All five occupants escaped injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Wrong approach configuration on part of the crew who completed the landing at an excessive speed on a wet and short grassy runway.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander near Panama City

Date & Time: Aug 15, 1996 at 1200 LT

Type of aircraft:

Aerolineas Nacionales - ANSA Panama

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Registration:

HP-839KN

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Flight

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1968

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Crashed in unknown circumstances near Panama City Airport. There were no casualties. The accident occurred somewhere in August 1996 (exact date unknown).

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-27 Islander in Holitipu

Date & Time: May 29, 1996

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8R-GHG

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