Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 200 in the Caribbean Sea

Date & Time: Dec 17, 1986
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N431CA
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
269
YOM:
1982
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to ditch the aircraft in the Caribbean Sea. The crew of a boat was quickly on the scene and able to evacuate all three crew members alive. The airplane sank and was lost.

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 100 near Cabildo: 11 killed

Date & Time: Oct 15, 1986
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
148
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
141
YOM:
1978
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
En route, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of a mountain located 19 km south of Cabildo. All 11 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 100 in Naha: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 20, 1986
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PK-NCF
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Manado - Naha
MSN:
108/15N
YOM:
1979
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
14
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
On approach to Naha Airport, the crew encountered limited visibility due to low clouds and rain falls. On final, the pilot failed to realize his altitude was insufficient when the aircraft struck trees and crashed on a wooded and hilly terrain located few km from the airport. All 14 passengers were injured while both pilots were killed.

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 200 on Mt Lokon: 6 killed

Date & Time: Jan 24, 1984
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PK-PCL
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Luwuk - Manado
MSN:
218/58N
YOM:
1983
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
While descending to Manado-Sam Ratulangi Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and limited visibility. At an altitude of 3,000 feet, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of Mt Lokon located 25 km southwest of Manado Airport. Both pilots and four passengers were killed while three others were injured. For unknown reasons, the crew started the descent prematurely.

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 100 in Al-Qatrana: 13 killed

Date & Time: Jan 2, 1984
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
325
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
55
YOM:
1976
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in a desert area located in Al-Qatrana, about 50 km south of Amman Intl Airport. All 13 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 200 in Managua

Date & Time: Jun 29, 1983
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
YN-BYZ
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
298
YOM:
1983
Country:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Managua-Augusto Cesar Sandino Airport, the copilot mistakenly activated the reversers. The airplane lost height and landed hard, causing irreparable damages. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Crew error.

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 100 on Mt Cemonyet: 13 killed

Date & Time: Jan 23, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PK-PCX
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Bandung - Jakarta
MSN:
45/3N
YOM:
1975
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
En route from Bandung to Jakarta, the crew was cleared to descend from 6,500 feet to 4,500 feet. Few minutes later, while flying at an altitude of 2,700 feet, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of Mt Cemonyet located about 64 km southeast of Jakarta. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all 13 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
For unknown reasons, the crew started the descent prematurely, causing the aircraft to descend below the minimum safe altitude. The lack of visibility caused by poor weather conditions was considered as a contributing factor.