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Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander near São Paulo: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 10, 1978
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Encal Servicio Aéreo
Registration:
PT-KRP
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
743
YOM:
1974
Location:
São Paulo
São Paulo
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in the Amoreira Mountain range, south of São Paulo. A passenger survived while both other occupants were killed.

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

Date & Time: Jul 21, 1978
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
5T-MAT
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Desert
MSN:
765
YOM:
1976
Location:
Laâyoune
Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra
Country:
Western Sahara
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Western Sahara, mayb in the region of Laayoune, while taking part to a military operation against Polisario Front rebels. It is believed the aircraft was shot down by ground fire and crashed. There were no casualties.

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

Date & Time: Jul 15, 1978
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Congolese Government
Registration:
TN-ACO
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Government
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
708
YOM:
1974
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:
The twin engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Congo while completing a special mission on behalf of the Forest and Mines Department. The accident occurred somewhere in July 1978 (exact date unknown). The occupant's fate remains unknown as well.

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

Date & Time: Apr 11, 1978 at 2042 LT
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
N97JA
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Long Beach - San José
MSN:
447
YOM:
1975
Location:
San Jose-Reid-Hillview
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
12000
Captain / Total hours on type:
24.00
Aircraft flight hours:
1226
Circumstances:
On final approach to San José-Reid-Hillview Airport, both engines failed. The airplane lost height, struck power cables and crashed. The pilot was seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure on final approach and subsequent collision with wires due to fuel starvation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Mismanagement of fuel,
- Aircraft equipped with ferry tanks.
Final Report:

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

Date & Time: Mar 30, 1978
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Unionair
Registration:
VH-EQK
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Toowoomba – Landsborough
MSN:
146
YOM:
1970
Location:
Landsborough
Queensland
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On approach to Landsborough Airfield, the twin engine airplane slipped between trees and power lines and ploughed into a swampy ground. Both pilots were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander near Toksook Bay: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 20, 1978 at 0920 LT
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
N869JA
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Bethel - Tununak
MSN:
120
YOM:
1970
Location:
Toksook Bay
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
1783
Captain / Total hours on type:
179.00
Circumstances:
While cruising in poor weather conditions (whiteout conditions) on a cargo flight from Bethel to Tununak, the single engine airplane struck the ground and crashed. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain in normal cruise after the pilot continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Snow,
- Whiteout conditions,
- VFR flight plan,
- Aircraft in area during same time period reported poor visibility due to snow squalls.
Final Report:

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-6 Islander off Vieques: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 19, 1977 at 0748 LT
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
N862JA
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Christiansted – Vieques
MSN:
184
YOM:
1970
Location:
Vieques
All Puerto Rico
Country:
Puerto Rico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Captain / Total flying hours:
5031
Captain / Total hours on type:
1010.00
Circumstances:
While approaching Vieques on a flight from Christiansted, both engines failed simultaneously. The pilot attempted to ditch the aircraft that crashed into the sea few miles offshore. Five passengers were killed and five other occupants were injured .
Probable cause:
Double engine failure during normal cruise and ditching due to inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Mismanagement of fuel,
- Fuel exhaustion,
- Forced landing off airport on water.
Final Report:

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

Date & Time: Nov 26, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Bureau de Prospection Forestière
Registration:
TR-LNG
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
13
YOM:
1968
Location:
Gabon
All Gabon
Country:
Gabon
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 Gabon. There were no casualties.

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

Date & Time: Nov 21, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
N36MN
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Point Hope - Kotzebue
MSN:
546
YOM:
1977
Location:
Kotzebue-Ralph Wien Memorial
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
2800
Captain / Total hours on type:
300.00
Circumstances:
En route from Point Hope to Kotzebue, the twin engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea off the Alaskan coast. SAR operations were initiated but no trace of the aircraft nor both occupants was found.
Probable cause:
Due to lack of evidences, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined.
Final Report:
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