Crash of a Cessna 402B in Sugai Besi: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 13, 1993 at 1715 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 402
Operator:
Registration:
M27-03
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Kuala Lumpur-Sungai Besi AFB (Sempang)
Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Country:
Malaysia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Sungai Besi Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in a huge explosion about 3 km from the airfield. Both pilots were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-1-DK Dakota C.4 at Sungai Besi AFB

Date & Time: Jan 26, 1959 at 1615 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
KJ810
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kuala Lumpur – Penang
MSN:
14149/25594
YOM:
1944
Location:
Kuala Lumpur-Sungai Besi AFB (Sempang)
Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Country:
Malaysia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Sungai Besi AFB, while in initial climb, the airplane stalled and crashed in flames. All five crew members were injured and the aircraft was partially destroyed by a post crash fire.
Probable cause:
The pilot-in-command lost control of the airplane because the elevators were still locked.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim I at Sungai Besi AFB

Date & Time: Jul 26, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Bristol 142 Blenheim
Operator:
Registration:
L6635
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Kuala Lumpur-Sungai Besi AFB (Sempang)
Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Country:
Malaysia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane suffered an engine failure and overshot the runway after landing, causing the undercarriage to collapse. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth in Sungai Besi

Date & Time: May 24, 1937
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Kuala Lumpur Flying Club
Registration:
VR-RAB
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Sungai Besi - Sungai Besi
MSN:
431
YOM:
1927
Location:
Kuala Lumpur-Sungai Besi AFB (Sempang)
Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Country:
Malaysia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot P. K. Hodgson was performing a solo training flight out from Sungai Besi Airport, Kuala Lumpur. On approach, the single engine aircraft crashed for unknown reasons. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was seriously injured.
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