Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Defender in Malawi

Date & Time: Feb 4, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
7Q-YAZ
Flight Phase:
MSN:
492
YOM:
1976
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Malawi. Occupant's fate unknown.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-3 Islander in Mara

Date & Time: Dec 30, 1976
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PK-KNC
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
663
YOM:
1972
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Defender near Bir Moghreïn: 3 killed

Date & Time: Dec 28, 1976
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
5T-MAR
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
787
YOM:
1976
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a survey flight when the twin engine airplane was shot down by rebels of the Front Polisario. The wreckage was found 72 km north of Bir Moghreïn, north Mauritania (exact position 25°52'13.5" N 11°27'25.5" W). The aircraft was destroyed and all three crew members were killed.
Crew:
Lt Sidi Mohamed Ould Heyine, pilot,
Sgt Ely Ould Nafaa, navigator,
Sgt Mohamed Elhafedh Ould Zegrar Ould Khyar, mechanic.
Source: Mohamed Ould Heyine, Mauritania.
First photo: Defender at Atar Airport few weeks prior to the accident.
Probable cause:
Shot down by rebels of the Front Polisario.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-3 Islander in Grand Anse

Date & Time: Sep 4, 1976
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
VQ-SAC
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
287
YOM:
1971
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Grand Anse Airport, while in initial climb, both engines stopped simultaneously. The aircraft stalled and crashed past the runway end. All occupants escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Failure of both engines after takeoff for undetermined reasons.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Defender off the Khuriya Muriya Islands: 5 killed

Date & Time: Aug 3, 1976
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
304
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
413
YOM:
1974
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
While conducting a maritime patrol flight, the twin engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea off the Khuriya Muriya Islands. All five occupants were killed.

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

Date & Time: Jul 28, 1976
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
CS-AJQ
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Covilhã - Lisbon
MSN:
68
YOM:
1969
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Covilhã Airport, while in initial climb, one of the engine failed. The pilot elected to make an emergency landing in an open field. The aircraft crash landed and came to rest. While all occupants were evacuated safely, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the engine failure was the consequence of a bird strike shortly after rotation.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander on Camiguin Island: 4 killed

Date & Time: May 5, 1976
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
RP-C2142
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
455
YOM:
1975
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. Four occupants were killed while six others were injured.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-3 Islander in Ngorongoro

Date & Time: Jan 6, 1976
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
5Y-AUA
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
275
YOM:
1971
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander in Tacloban: 9 killed

Date & Time: Dec 21, 1975
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
RP-C2136
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
440
YOM:
1975
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances, killing all nine occupants.