Casa 212 Aviocar

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TM.12D-73

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Flight

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Mountains

Schedule:

Seville - Zaragoza

MSN:

314

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1983

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While cruising in poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located near Cubillejo. All seven occupants were killed.

Crash of a Casa 212-CB Aviocar 100 in Agen: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 22, 1999

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Boogie Performance

Registration:

F-GOBP

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Skydiving / Paratroopers

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Agen - Agen

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1975

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The aircraft was completing skydiving missions at Agen-La Garenne Airport. Four sorties were already completed that day. At the end of the afternoon, during the fifth flight, the crew reported engine problems but was able to climb to the altitude of 15,000 feet where the 16 skydivers jumped out. The crew reduced his altitude and started a circuit to return to the airport. On short final, the aircraft nosed down and struck the top of a hill located 500 metres short of runway 11. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed.

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 200 in Kinshasa: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 11, 1999

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802

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Democratic Republic of Congo

Schedule:

Harare - Kinshasa

MSN:

295

YOM:

1983

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Kinshasa

Kinshasa City Province

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Africa

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Crashed in unknown circumstances while approaching Kinshasa, killing all five crew members who were completing a flight on behalf of the Government of Zimbabwe.

Crash of a Casa 212-A1 Aviocar 100 in Valladolid: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 12, 1998

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Registration:

XT.12B-2

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Training

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Mountains

Schedule:

Madrid - Valladolid

MSN:

002

YOM:

1971

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Valladolid-Villanubla

Castile and León

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Spain

Region:

Europe

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The crew departed Madrid-Torrejón AFB on a training flight to Valladolid-Villanubla Airport. While descending to Valladolid Airport, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a hill located near La Cistérniga, about 20 km southeast of Villanubla Airport. All three crew members were killed.

Crash of a Casa 212-S1 Aviocar 100 near Navafría: 5 killed

Date & Time: Feb 5, 1998 at 1200 LT

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Registration:

D.3B-9

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Training

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Mountains

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297

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1983

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While completing a training flight, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in a snow covered and wooded area located in the Los Hoyos Mountain Range. The wreckage was found near Navafría and all five occupants were killed.

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 200 in Harare

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1997

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801

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293

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1983

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Crashed in unknown circumstances at Harare Airport. Crew fate unknown. The exact date of the accident remains unknown, somewhere in 1997.

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 20 in Ambon: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 9, 1997 at 1157 LT

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PK-NCS

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Ferry

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Langgur - Ambon

MSN:

201/41N

YOM:

1981

Flight number:

MZ7979

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The departure from Langgur was delayed for few hours due to technical problems with the right engine, so it was decided to ferry the airplane to Ambon for repairs. On final approach to Ambon-Pattimura Airport in light rain and mist, the aircraft stalled and crashed 270 metres short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and all three crew members were killed.

Probable cause:

Failure of the right engine on final approach for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 200 near Quibaxe: 37 killed

Date & Time: Feb 2, 1997 at 1730 LT

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Registration:

T-400

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Flight

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Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Luanda - Cafunfo

MSN:

325

YOM:

1985

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While in cruising altitude, en route from Luanda to Cafunfo, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in an open field located near Quibaxe. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 37 occupants were killed.

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The exact cause of the accident remains unknown. It was reported that the crew encountered technical problems prior to the loss of control and was unable to maintain the assigned altitude.

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 200 in Kupang

Date & Time: Dec 13, 1996

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Registration:

PK-NCO

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Yes

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