Country
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Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-3 Islander in Banjarmasin: 9 killed

Date & Time: Feb 14, 1985
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
PK-VIO
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Kotabaru - Banjarmasin
MSN:
693
YOM:
1973
Location:
Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor
South Kalimantan
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
While approaching Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor Airport, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions. In limited visibility due to heavy rain falls (thunderstorm activity), the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located few km from the airport. A passenger was seriously injured while nine other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander off Taboga Island

Date & Time: Jan 28, 1985
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
HP-659
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
64
YOM:
1969
Location:
Taboga Island
Panamá
Country:
Panama
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, one of the engine failed. The pilot reduced his altitude and ditched the aircraft some 22 km off Taboga Island. All four occupants were rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight for unknown reasons.

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

Date & Time: Nov 25, 1984 at 1248 LT
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
VH-ISI
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Skydiving / Paratroopers
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Wilton - Wilton
MSN:
329
YOM:
1973
Location:
Wilton
New South Wales
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
At a height of about 200 feet after take-off the right engine lost power. The pilot feathered the propeller and commenced a gentle left turn in order to return to the strip. He later advised that the aircraft began to sink towards some large trees and he was forced to increase the angle of bank in an effort to avoid them. Shortly afterwards the aircraft struck the ground heavily in an adjacent paddock about 1 kilometre from the strip.
Probable cause:
The engine failure was caused by jamming of accessory drive gearing as a result of the effects of excessive wear within a magneto. It was probable that a mandatory inspection of the magneto which fell due 84 flying hours before the accident, was not conducted. On take-off the aircraft weight exceeded the authorised limit, however following the engine failure the pilot was able to maintain straight and level flight. A cleared area of ground lay ahead and just to the left of the flight path but the pilot had considered the aircraft had sufficient performance capability to permit a return to the trip.
Final Report:

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2T Islander in Tete

Date & Time: Nov 3, 1984
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
C9-TAI
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Zumbo - Tete
MSN:
2122
YOM:
1982
Location:
Tete
Tete
Country:
Mozambique
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Tete Airport, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances few hundred meters short of runway threshold. All eight occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-20 Islander on Mt Musaka: 9 killed

Date & Time: Sep 6, 1984
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
P2-ISG
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Wewak – Tabubil – Telefomin – Kiunga
MSN:
756
YOM:
1975
Location:
Mt Musaka
Western (Fly)
Country:
Papua New Guinea
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
En route from Tabubil to Telefomin, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances on Mt Musaka. Two passengers were seriously injured while 9 other occupants were killed.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander Near Banda Aceh: 4 killed

Date & Time: Aug 10, 1984
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
PK-ZAL
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
780
YOM:
1975
Location:
Banda Aceh
Aceh
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Banda Aceh-Blang Bintang Airport on a charter flight with three passengers and one pilot on board. The last radio contact was recorded about 35 minutes into the flight when the airplane was lost without trace. SAR operations failed to find any trace of the aircraft and its four occupants.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander off Vieques: 9 killed

Date & Time: Aug 2, 1984 at 0805 LT
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
N589SA
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Vieques - Christiansted
MSN:
38
YOM:
1968
Location:
Vieques
All Puerto Rico
Country:
Puerto Rico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Captain / Total flying hours:
723
Captain / Total hours on type:
71.00
Circumstances:
Flight 901A departed the ramp in Vieques about 0755 with eight passengers aboard, all of whom had reserved seats and purchased tickets for Flight 901. The pilot of Flight 901A contacted the UNICOM as he taxied out to the takeoff end of runway 09. The UNICOM operator informed hym that there was no other traffic in the area. According to a mechanic at the airport, after takeoff, the airplane appeared to climb out normally; however, he said that as the airplane turned left in a crosswind departure pattern, it appeared to lose power when about 200 feet above the ocean. He stated that the airplane then gained about 50 feet, while in a nose-high attitude, and that he then heard the engines develop more power, before the plane descended into the ocean. The airplane had crashed into the ocean north of the departure end of runway 09 and about 1/2 mile off shore. The aircraft was destroyed and all nine occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The failure of the pilot to execute the emergency engine-out procedure properly shortly after takeoff following a loss of power in the left engine because of water in the airplane's fuel system and the failure of the Puerto Rico Ports Authority to remove excess water known to be in the airport's in-ground fuel tank before conducting fueling operations. The pilot's failure to execute the engine-out procedure properly was due to his inexperience in multi-engine airplanes. Contributing to the accident were:
- The air carrier's use of a pilot not certificated for the flight;
- The air carrier's failure to train the pilot adequately;
- The pilot's failure to follow proper practices to detect water in the airplane's fuel tanks;
- The out of weight and balance condition of the airplane;
- The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) incorrect application of 14 CFR Part 135 Rules to commuter air carriers; and (6) the FAA's generally inadequate surveillance of the air carrier.
Final Report:
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