Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/C-H2 Turbo Porter in Moris: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Aug 31, 1979
Registration:
XC-BIC
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
2021
YOM:
1967
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane was completing a regional flight on behalf of the Attorney General of the Republic. In unclear circumstances, the airplane crashed in a field in Moris following an engine failure. While both passengers were injured, the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for undetermined reasons.