Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-28 in Shabunda

Date & Time: Oct 31, 2011
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
9Q-CSX
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1AJ003-12
YOM:
1987
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
16
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Shabunda Airport, the crew reported engine problems and elected to return. After touchdown, the twin engine airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest against an embankment. All 16 passengers escaped unhurt while both pilots were injured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The exact date of the mishap remains unknown, somewhere during October 2011.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec M28-05PI Skytruck near Wami: 5 killed

Date & Time: Oct 27, 2010 at 1630 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
P-4204
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Nabire – Ambon – Ujung Pandang – Jakarta
MSN:
AJE003-07
YOM:
2004
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Nabire Airport at 1555LT and was carrying three police officers and two pilots who were returning to Jakarta after they delivered aid to the victims of Wasior floods in West Papua. Two intermediate stops were scheduled in Ambon and Ujung Pandang (Makassar). En route, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances near Wami, most probably due to poor weather conditions. The wreckage was found a day later and all five occupants were killed.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec M28 Skytruck on Mt Izcaragua: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 12, 2010 at 0725 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
ENBV-0063
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Valle de la Pascua – La Carlota
MSN:
AJE002-02
YOM:
2000
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane departed Valle de la Pascua Airport at 0646LT on a flight to La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda Air Base. At 0722LT, the crew reported his position at 7,000 feet when contact was lost. The wreckage was found the following day at 1700LT in a wooded and hilly terrain located between Mt Izcaragua and Mt Meregoto, about 18 km northeast of La Carlota Airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-28 in Poeketi: 8 killed

Date & Time: May 15, 2010 at 1510 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PZ-TSV
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Godo Olo – Paramaribo
MSN:
1AJ007-10
YOM:
1990
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
En route from Godo Olo to Paramaribo, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in a wooded area located 5 km northeast from Poeketi. The wreckage was found few hours later and all 8 occupants were killed.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec M-28-05PI in Mulia: 4 killed

Date & Time: Nov 2, 2009 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
P-4202
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Jayapura – Mulia
MSN:
AJE003-04
YOM:
2004
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Jayapura-Sentani Airport on a flight to Mulia, carrying four crew members and a load of logistics support dedicated to the Puncak Jaya Police Department. While approaching Mulia in marginal weather conditions, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located 33 km northwest of Mulia. The wreckage was found two days later and all four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-28 in Kwamalasamutu

Date & Time: Oct 15, 2009 at 1400 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PZ-TST
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Paramaribo - Kwamalasamutu
MSN:
1AJ008-04
YOM:
1990
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing at the Kwamalasamutu Airstrip, the twin engine aircraft went out of control, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. Three passengers were slightly injured while the captain was seriously injured. All four other occupants escaped unhurt. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-28 in Las Minas

Date & Time: Oct 9, 2009
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
YV1769
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
AJE001-02
YOM:
1995
Country:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was damaged beyond repair during a landing in the area of Las Minas while engaged in an illegal contraband flight. There were no injuries but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. A load of 4 tons of cocaine was found on board.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-28 in Sarif-Umra

Date & Time: Jul 6, 2009 at 0950 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
ST-TYB
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Al Fashir - Sarif-Umra
MSN:
1AJ006-02
YOM:
1988
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
10144
Captain / Total hours on type:
1269.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
5500
Copilot / Total hours on type:
950
Aircraft flight hours:
2180
Aircraft flight cycles:
2113
Circumstances:
The flight progress strip at Al Fashir aerodrome control tower illustrate that on the 6th of July 2009 – ST-TYB, AN-28 departed Al Fashir at time 0601 UTC, estimated time to arrive destination Sarif-Umra was 0650 UTC, persons on board were two (crew only), intended flight level was 085 (VFR) re-cleared later FL105, fuel endurance was 3,5 hours, load on board as indicated on the cargo manifest was 1511 k.gm (food stuff) destined for the UNAMID forces. Aircraft center of gravity was organized. Calculated actual take off weight was 6335 k.gm and the actual landing weight was 6035 k.gm as reported by the pilot. The aircraft proceeded normally to destination at FL 105, when it reached the airfield, the pilot stated that, they started descend gradually at a speed of 250 km/h willing to check the strip serviceability and to specify the direction of landing from the located wind sock. They detected that, the strip was clear, dry and the wind was favorable to the direction of 23 (strip 23/05). As the crew established a speed of 210 km/h at an altitude of 60 meters on final approach, they saw a dust devil storm on their right crossing the air strip, to avoid this phenomena, they decided to go around for another approach. Eye witnesses confirmed the occurrence of the storm at the time the aircraft commenced the final approach. The crew reported that, they started a right turn and applied full power to gain height, but they felt that there was no response from the engines and the aircraft was influenced by a wind shear and began to sink. The crew managed to control the aircraft, but in few minutes its altitude decreased rapidly. At time 0650 UTC the aircraft impacted with the ground and rolled, there after struck a small rock and bounced, finally the aircraft impacted the ground by the left main gear and nose, and stopped at a distance of 1,850 meters from the beginning of strip 05 coordinates N 13 29.527 ـــــــ E 023 16.794. Crews (2) were safe and the aircraft sustained substantial damage.
Probable cause:
The unexpected weather phenomena at destination, and environmental conditions, wind shear and CB down drafts caused the accident.
Final Report:

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-28TD in Gdynia Babie Doly AFB: 4 killed

Date & Time: Mar 31, 2009 at 1645 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
1007
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Gdynia-Babie Doły - Gdynia-Babie Doły
MSN:
AJHP1-01
YOM:
1997
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Aircraft flight hours:
1500
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a training sortie at Gdynia-Babie Doły AFB. On final approach with one engine voluntarily inoperative, the aircraft stalled at low speed. The crew elected to make a go around but the aircraft hit trees at the end of the runway and crashed. All four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The pilot in command was under instruction and was joining the circle to perform the final approach with one engine inoperative. He selected full flaps on final, which is against the procedure published in the AFM that requires a maximum flaps of 25°. It was also determined that the pilot in command failed to maintain directional control when power was added to attempt a go-around procedure. On his part, the flight instructor failed to take over the control of the aircraft.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-28 in Benzdorp: 19 killed

Date & Time: Apr 3, 2008 at 1100 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PZ-TSO
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Paramaribo – Lawa
MSN:
1AJ007-17
YOM:
1990
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
17
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
19
Circumstances:
While approaching Lawa-Antino airport, the crew was informed that another airplane was on the runway at that time. The crew initiated a go-around procedure when the aircraft hit a wooded hillside and crashed, bursting into flames. All 19 occupants were killed.