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Crash of a Short SC.7 Skyvan 3 Variant 100 near Long Seridan: 14 killed

Date & Time: Sep 3, 1991 at 1410 LT
Type of aircraft:
Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant
Operator:
Airtech Rajawali Udara
Registration:
9M-AZB
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Bario - Marudi
MSN:
1975
YOM:
1981
Location:
Long Seridan
Sarawak
Country:
Malaysia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
18
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
14
Circumstances:
18 minutes after takeoff from Bario Airport, while in cruising altitude, both engines failed due to fuel exhaustion. The crew attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft struck trees and crashed in a wooded area located 9 km from Long Seridan. Six passengers were rescued while 14 other occupants were killed, among them both pilots.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure in flight following a fuel exhaustion. Poor flight preparation on part of the flight crew who failed to ensure the fuel quantity was sufficient for the expected flight time. Lack of surveillance on part of the authority about the operator's activities was considered as a contributing factor.

Crash of a Short SC.7 Skyvan 3 Variant 100 in Kako Mine

Date & Time: Jun 23, 1990 at 1410 LT
Type of aircraft:
Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant
Operator:
Registration:
N50GA
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bethel - Kako Mine
MSN:
1856
YOM:
1969
Location:
Kako Mine
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
3236
Captain / Total hours on type:
977.00
Aircraft flight hours:
15689
Circumstances:
The non-scheduled, all cargo, air taxi flight was landing at the mining strip and upon touchdown the pilot-in-command released the yoke with his left hand and grabbed the nose steering tiller. The pilot-in-command stated that before he could apply reverse thrust, the nose of the airplane came up off the ground and the airplane began to veer to the right. He applied left rudder and power to the right engine, but the airplane left the right side of the runway.
Probable cause:
The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane through the touchdown and landing phase.
Final Report:

Crash of a Short SC.7 Skyvan 3 Variant 200 off Mariehamn: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 1, 1989
Type of aircraft:
Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant
Operator:
RV-Aviation - Rauno Virtanen Aviation
Registration:
OH-SBB
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Helsinki - Mariehamn
MSN:
1838
YOM:
1967
Location:
Mariehamn
Åland
Country:
Finland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a cargo flight from Helsinki-Malmi Airport to Mariehamn on behalf of DHL. On approach at an altitude of 2,000 feet, both engines failed. The crew lost control of the airplane that crashed in the sea few km offshore. The aircraft sank and both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure caused by a fuel exhaustion.
The following contributing factors were reported:
- Poor flight preparation on part of the crew,
- The crew failed to follow the pre-takeoff checklist,
- The crew failed to pay attention to fuel gauges.

Crash of a Short SC.7 Skyvan 3 Variant 100 in Ulongwé: 10 killed

Date & Time: Nov 6, 1987 at 0830 LT
Type of aircraft:
Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant
Operator:
Registration:
7Q-YMB
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Blantyre - Lilongwe
MSN:
1971
YOM:
1980
Location:
Ulongwé
Tete
Country:
Mozambique
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude on a flight from Blantyre to Lilongwe, the twin engine aircraft was shot down by a surface-to-air missile. Out of control, it crashed in Ulongwé, killing all 10 occupants.
Probable cause:
It is believed the aircraft was mistakenly shot down while flying over an area of heavy fightings.

Crash of a Short SC.7 Skyvan 3 Variant 200 near Manado: 13 killed

Date & Time: Oct 3, 1986
Type of aircraft:
Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant
Operator:
Registration:
PK-ESC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Mangole - Manado
MSN:
1923
YOM:
1973
Location:
Manado
North Sulawesi
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
While approaching Manado-Sam Ratulangi Airport, the crew encountered marginal weather conditions and failed to realize his altitude was insufficient when the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Takawirang located few km from the airport. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all 13 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Short SC.7 Skyvan 3M Variant 100 near Mombasa

Date & Time: Apr 24, 1986 at 1257 LT
Type of aircraft:
Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant
Operator:
Malawi Police Air Wing
Registration:
7Q-YAY
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1973
YOM:
1980
Location:
Mombasa
Coast
Country:
Kenya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On approach to Mombasa-Moi Airport while on a positioning flight, both engines failed simultaneously. The crew attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft struck trees and crash landed near a road about 18 km from the airport. Both pilots were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Dual engine failure on approach due to a fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a Short SC.7 Skyvan 3 Variant 100 in Dhangadhi: 25 killed

Date & Time: Dec 30, 1985
Type of aircraft:
Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant
Operator:
Registration:
RAN-23
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Katmandu – Dhangadhi
MSN:
1978
YOM:
1982
Location:
Dhangadhi
Seti
Country:
Nepal
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
22
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
25
Circumstances:
While approaching Dhangadhi Airport, the twin engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in a wooded area located on a mountain slope, few km from the airfield. All 25 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Short SC.7 Skyvan 3 Variant 200 in Slate Creek

Date & Time: May 15, 1981 at 1215 LT
Type of aircraft:
Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant
Operator:
Registration:
N70DA
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Chicken - Slate Creek
MSN:
SH.1848
YOM:
1968
Location:
Slate Creek
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
3132
Captain / Total hours on type:
735.00
Circumstances:
Upon landing at Slave Creek Airport, the twin engine airplane landed hard and bounced. On impact, the undercarriage were torn off and the airplane came to rest. Both pilots were uninjured while the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Hard landing, gear collapsed and subsequent crash caused by an improper level off on part of the pilot-in-command. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Improper recovery from bounced landing,
- Overload failure.
Final Report:

Crash of a Short SC.7 Skyvan 3 Variant 100 in the Kamoa Mountain Range: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jan 18, 1981
Type of aircraft:
Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant
Operator:
Guyana Civil Aviation Department
Registration:
8R-GFF
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Government
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
1966
YOM:
1979
Location:
Kamoa Mountain Range
Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
Country:
Guyana
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
While cruising in poor weather conditions, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of a mountain shrouded in clouds and located in the Kamoa Mountain Range. All four occupants were killed.

Ground accident of a Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant in Pulau Penang

Date & Time: Dec 18, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant
Operator:
Malaysian Air Charter
Registration:
9M-AQG
Flight Phase:
Taxiing
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1864
YOM:
1969
Location:
Penang
Penang
Country:
Malaysia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taxiing at Pulau Penang Airport, the twin engine airplane collided in unknown circumstances with a second Malaysian Air Charter Short Skyvan registered 9M-AXN. There were no casualties while both aircraft were damaged beyond repair.
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