Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander in Sampit: 3 killed
Date & Time:
Sep 3, 1991
Registration:
PK-VIP
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Sampit - Palangkaraya
MSN:
752
YOM:
1975
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Sampit Airport, while climbing, the right engine lost power. The crew initiated a left turn in an attempt to return to the airport when the aircraft stalled and crashed in the Mentaya River. Both pilots and a passenger were killed, all seven other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Loss of power on the right engine during initial climb for unknown reasons.