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Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 in Bafoussam: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 31, 1981
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
Operator:
Registration:
TJ-CBC
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bafoussam – Douala
MSN:
416
YOM:
1974
Location:
Bafoussam-Bamougoum
West
Country:
Cameroon
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
22
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Bafoussam-Bamougoum Airport, the twin engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain height. It stalled and crash landed, overran and came to rest 43 meters past the runway end. A passenger was killed while all other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the aircraft was overloaded at the time of the accident. It was also reported that the crew failed to prepare the flight according to procedures and failed to follow the pre-takeoff checklist.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 in Coclecito: 7 killed

Date & Time: Jul 31, 1981 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
Operator:
Registration:
FAP-205
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Government
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Río Hato – Penonomé – Coclecito
MSN:
284
YOM:
1970
Location:
Coclecito
Coclé
Country:
Panama
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane departed Río Hato Airport at 1044LT and landed at Penonomé at 1055LT. Following a stop of 45 minutes, the airplane took off bound to the north to Coclecito. While cruising at an altitude of 3,400 feet in poor weather conditions, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain and crashed. All seven occupants were killed, among them General Omar Efraín Torrijos, President of the Republic of Panama.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the accident was the consequence of a controlled flight into terrain while flying in low clouds and foggy conditions.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 near Maroantsetra: 19 killed

Date & Time: Jul 24, 1981
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
Operator:
Registration:
5R-MGB
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Mandritsara – Maroantsetra – Antalaha – Andapa – Doany – Sambava
MSN:
327
YOM:
1971
Flight number:
MD112
Location:
Maroantsetra
Toamasina Province
Country:
Madagascar
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
17
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
19
Circumstances:
On the leg from Maroantsetra to Andalaha, while in cruising altitude in marginal weather conditions, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of a mountain located northeast of Maroantsetra. The wreckage was found few hours later and all 19 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 in Macara: 18 killed

Date & Time: May 22, 1981 at 1500 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
Operator:
Registration:
FAE457
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Quito - Macará
MSN:
457
YOM:
1975
Location:
Macará
Loja
Country:
Ecuador
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
16
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
18
Circumstances:
The airplane was completing a flight from Quito to Macará, carrying members of the Ecuadorian government, Army Officers and journalists who were flying to the south of the country, taking part to the next official visit of the President of the Republic of Ecuador Jaime Roldós Aguilera. While descending to Macará, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with low clouds and rain showers. Too low, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain and crashed few km from Macará. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all 18 occupants were killed. The airplane had a dual registration FAE457 and HC-BAX.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter at North Station

Date & Time: Mar 15, 1981
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
Operator:
Registration:
CF-DHT
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Geographical / Geophysical / Scientific
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
130
YOM:
1968
Location:
North Ice Camp
Northeast Greenland National Park
Country:
Greenland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing about 35 miles east of North Ice Camp, one of the wheels broke through the ice. The aircraft came to rest and was abandoned. No one was injured. The airplane was engaged in a scientific mission on behalf of the University of Washington.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 in Galt: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 27, 1981
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
Operator:
Registration:
C-FCSV
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
354
YOM:
1973
Location:
Galt
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a training flight on behalf of the Canadian Department of Transport. While flying at an altitude of 3,000 feet, the crew encountered engine problems. The airplane lost speed and height then struck trees and crashed in a wooded area. A crew member was seriously injured while two others were killed. It was reported that the right propeller was feathered at impact while smoke was coming from the left engine.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter in Iliniza

Date & Time: Sep 2, 1980
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
Operator:
Registration:
FAE453
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
453
YOM:
1975
Location:
Mt Illiniza (24 Mayo)
Cotopaxi
Country:
Ecuador
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances on Mt Illiniza near the 24 Mayo Airstrip. All seven occupants were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The airplane had a dual registration FAE453 and HC-BAV.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 near Santiago de Chile: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 12, 1980
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
Operator:
Registration:
943
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
396
YOM:
1974
Location:
Santiago de Chile
Región Metropolitana de Santiago
Country:
Chile
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
En route, the crew encountered technical problems and elected to make an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a field located 40 km east of Santiago-Los Cerrillos Airport. A passenger was killed while 16 other occupants were injured, some of them seriously.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 near Oroque: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 19, 1979
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
Operator:
Anson Drilling Company
Registration:
HK-1710-W
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Barranquilla - Cúcuta
MSN:
252
YOM:
1969
Location:
Oroque
Norte de Santander
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The crew departed Barranquilla-Ernesto Cortissoz Airport under VFR mode. En route, weather conditions worsened and while cruising at 11,500 feet, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located near Oroque. The wreckage was found three days later and all four occupants were killed, among them two Mexican employees of the Anson Drilling Company, a Colombian Group specialized in Oil and Petroleum business.
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