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

Date & Time: Jun 15, 1981
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
TN-ADS
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
127
YOM:
1970
Location:
Congo
All Congo
Country:
Congo
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Congo. There were no casualties. The mishap occurred somewhere in June 1981 (exact date unknown).

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 Islander near Hualien: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 13, 1981
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
B-11108
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Taitung – Hualien – Taipei
MSN:
701
YOM:
1973
Location:
Hualien
Hualien County (花蓮縣)
Country:
Taiwan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Hualien Airport, while climbing in thunderstorm activity, the airplane encountered severe turbulences. It went out of control, dove into the ground and crashed in a cliff located 12 km from Hualien. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control due to severe turbulences in stormy weather.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-7 off Ship Channel Cay

Date & Time: Jun 2, 1981 at 1519 LT
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Pinders Charter Service
Registration:
N28377
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Cape Eleuthera - Nassau
MSN:
141
YOM:
1970
Location:
Ship Channel Cay
Exuma
Country:
Bahamas
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
7429
Captain / Total hours on type:
2420.00
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude from Cape Eleuthera to Nassau, both engines failed. The pilot reduced his altitude and eventually ditched the airplane off Ship Channel Cay, Exuma. The pilot was rescued while the airplane sank and was lost.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure in normal cruise due to inadequate preflight preparation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Mismanagement of fuel,
- Fuel exhaustion,
- Fuel quantity gauge, erratic,
- Aircraft came to rest in water,
- Forced landing off airport in water.
Final Report:

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-7 Islander in Ryans Creek

Date & Time: Oct 27, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
ZK-IAS
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Invercargill - Ryans Creek
MSN:
182
YOM:
1970
Location:
Ryans Creek (Stewart Island)
Southland Regional Council
Country:
New Zealand
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Ryans Creek Aerodrome on a cargo flight from Invercargill, the twin engine airplane lost height and crashed short of runway. The pilot, sole on board, was injured and the airplane was written off.
Probable cause:
Loss of control on final approach after the airplane encountered windshear and turbulences.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-6 Islander in Nassau: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 11, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Trans Island Airways - Bahamas
Registration:
N851JA
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Fort Lauderdale - Nassau
MSN:
71
YOM:
1969
Location:
Nassau-Lynden Pindling
New Providence
Country:
Bahamas
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
On final approach, the twin engine airplane was too low when it struck trees and crashed in a wooded area short of runway threshold. Seven occupants were injured while a passenger was killed.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-27 Islander in Egilsstadir: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 22, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
TF-RTO
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Bakkafjördur – Egilsstađir
MSN:
142
YOM:
1970
Location:
Egilsstaðir
Eastern Region (Austurland)
Country:
Iceland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While descending to Egilsstađir Airport, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with limited visibility due to low clouds. While flying under VFR mode, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of Mt Smjörfjöll (1,251 meters high) located few km from the destination. All three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The pilot continued to fly under VFR in adverse weather conditions. Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-6 Islander in Rio de Janeiro: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 11, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
PT-KAC
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Aerial photography
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
644
YOM:
1971
Location:
Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont
Rio de Janeiro
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Three minutes after takeoff from Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Airport, while climbing, the pilot reported technical problems and elected to return when control was lost. The twin engine airplane crashed in a field near the airport and was destroyed. All three occupants, one pilot and two engineers, were killed.

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

Date & Time: Jul 7, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
EI-BBR
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
472
YOM:
1975
Location:
Galway-Carnmore
Connacht
Country:
Ireland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the pilot encountered an unexpected situation and decided to abort. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the twin engine airplane overran, struck a wall and came to rest. All five occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-6 Islander off Elbe Island

Date & Time: Jun 27, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Transavio
Registration:
I-BADE
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
237
YOM:
1971
Location:
Elbe Island
Tuscany
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot encountered an unexpected situation and decided to ditch the airplane off Elbe Island. All three occupants were evacuated safely while the airplane sank and was lost.
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