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Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander in Sampit: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 3, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
PK-VIP
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Sampit - Palangkaraya
MSN:
752
YOM:
1975
Location:
Sampit
Central Kalimantan
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
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.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander on Mt Guiting-Guiting: 10 killed

Date & Time: Aug 28, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
559
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Manila - mactan - Zamboanga
MSN:
559
YOM:
1977
Location:
Mt Guiting-Guiting (Sibuyan Island)
Romblon
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Manila on a flight to Zamboanga with an intermediate stop in Mactan, Cebu. En route to Mactan, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with stormy weather. While cruising at an altitude of 5,000 feet in poor visibility, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Guiting-Guiting located in the center of Sibuyan Island. All 10 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 Islander near Ketchikan: 4 killed

Date & Time: Aug 20, 1991 at 1315 LT
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
N68HA
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Ketchikan - Wrangell
MSN:
2009
YOM:
1978
Location:
Ketchikan
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total flying hours:
5107
Captain / Total hours on type:
740.00
Aircraft flight hours:
16395
Circumstances:
Approximately 3/4 of an hour after departing for Wrangell, Alaska, the pilot of the regularly scheduled commuter flight contacted company dispatch approximately 30 miles from Ketchikan, and reported that he was returning due to weather. Shortly thereafter, the pilot communicated with another company pilot flying in the same vicinity and both pilots described the weather at their respective locations as 'marginal'. Weather conditions at the Ketchikan International Airport (18 nautical miles from the crash site) at the time of the accident were characterized by low ceilings, multiple cloud layers and reduced (3 mile) visibilities with light rain. The aircraft collided with trees/rising terrain at 800 feet msl while in a near level flight path headed east southeast. Right wingtip impact signatures indicated a very shallow right wing down/nose up attitude at the initial tree impacts. All four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The pilot's attempting to operate vfr in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were upsloping terrain in the aircraft's flight path as well as weather conditions resulting in an obscuration of the terrain.
Final Report:

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-27 Islander off Rarotonga: 6 killed

Date & Time: Aug 6, 1991 at 1930 LT
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
DQ-FCN
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Aitukaki - Rarotonga
MSN:
676
YOM:
1972
Location:
Rarotonga
All Cook Islands
Country:
Cook Islands
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane was completing a flight from Aitukaki to Rarotonga on behalf of Avaiki Air, carrying eight passengers and two pilots. On final approach by night, at an altitude of 1,700 feet, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in the sea few km offshore. The aircraft quickly sank by a depth of about 2,400 metres and the wreckage was not recovered. Three passengers and one pilot were rescued while six others occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Due to lack of evidences, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty. The loss of control occurred during a VFR approach by night in excellent weather conditions.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-6 Islander in Olpoi: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jul 25, 1991 at 1240 LT
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
YJ-RV4
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Olpoi - Luganville
MSN:
220
YOM:
1970
Location:
Olpoi
All Vanuatu
Country:
Vanuatu
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
Seven minutes after takeoff from Olpoi Airport, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft hit tree tops and crashed in a wooded and hilly terrain located few km from the airstrip. The aircraft was destroyed and all nine occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the pilot, who was inexperienced in low flight operations over mountainous terrain, modified his route after takeoff to allow the passengers, students in forestry, to observe the local forets. The pilot lost control of the airplane after suffering a spatial disorientation.

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

Date & Time: Nov 4, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Aero Bellavista
Registration:
OB-T-1207
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
859
YOM:
1977
Location:
Escalera
Lima
Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances on a mountain located near Escalera. All 12 occupants were injured.

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

Date & Time: Oct 8, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Rwandese Air Force - Force Aérienne Rwandaise
Registration:
9XR-GV
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
751
YOM:
1975
Location:
Kigali
Kigali City
Country:
Rwanda
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed near Kigali Airport after being shot down. Occupant's fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Shot down.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 Islander off Union Island: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 12, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Eagle Air Services - Saint Lucia
Registration:
J6-SLW
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Castries - Union Island
MSN:
6
YOM:
1967
Location:
Union Island
All Saint Vincent and Grenadines
Country:
Saint Vincent and Grenadines
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While approaching Union Island on a flight from Castries-Vigie Airport, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed in the sea. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It is believed the aircraft stalled on approach because its speed was too low.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander near Port Moresby: 8 killed

Date & Time: Jul 5, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
P2-DNJ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Port Moresby - Woitape
MSN:
857
YOM:
1977
Location:
Port Moresby
National Capital District
Country:
Papua New Guinea
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Port Moresby Airport, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions. While flying at an insufficient altitude, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain and crashed 35 km north of Port Moresby. SAR operations were initiated but the wreckage was found in an isolated area five days later only. Four passengers seriously wounded were rescued while eight other occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, the visibility was poor.

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

Date & Time: Mar 9, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Bel Air
Registration:
5X-BEE
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
143
YOM:
1970
Location:
Kaabong
Northern
Country:
Uganda
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed upon landing for unknown reasons. There were no casualties.
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