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Belize

Crash of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan off Belize City

Date & Time: Dec 4, 2014 at 1420 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
Operator:
Registration:
V3-HHU
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
San Pedro – Belize City
MSN:
208B-2025
YOM:
2008
Flight number:
9N281
Location:
Belize City-Sir Barry Bowen Municipal
Belize
Country:
Belize
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing at Belize City-Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport in marginal weather conditions, the single engine aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, lost its right main gear, plunged into the sea and came to rest in shallow water. All six occupants were rescued and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan in Corozal

Date & Time: Dec 4, 2007
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
Operator:
Registration:
V3-HFS
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Corozal – San Pedro
MSN:
208B-0579
YOM:
1996
Location:
Corozal
Corozal
Country:
Belize
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll on runway 25 at Corozal Airport, the pilot decided to abandon the takeoff procedure. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the single engine aircraft overran, went through a fence and came to rest against trees. All 12 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan off Belize City

Date & Time: Mar 9, 2005 at 1720 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
Operator:
Registration:
V3-HFW
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Belize City – San Pedro
MSN:
208B-0791
YOM:
1999
Flight number:
9N2110
Location:
Belize City-Sir Barry Bowen Municipal
Belize
Country:
Belize
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Belize City-Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport, while in initial climb, the single engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in the sea, coming to rest upside down in shallow water. All 14 occupants were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Loss of control during initial climb due to windshear after weather conditions suddenly changed as a thunderstorm was approaching the airport.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 400M in Abidjan: 17 killed

Date & Time: Jun 26, 1994 at 1941 LT
Type of aircraft:
Fokker F27 Friendship
Operator:
Registration:
TU-TIP
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
San Pedro - Abidjan
MSN:
10577
YOM:
1978
Flight number:
VU777
Location:
Abidjan
Lagunes
Country:
Ivory Coast
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
14
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
17
Circumstances:
While descending to Abidjan-Félix Houphouët-Boigny Airport runway 21 by night, the captain reported runway in sight and was instructed by ATC to report on final. Few seconds later, the aircraft nosed down, entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed 4 km short of runway, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed and all 17 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the loss of control could not be determined. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was not in an approach configuration as undercarriage and flaps were not deployed. The speed and the rate of descent were excessive for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Cessna 402B off San Pedro: 8 killed

Date & Time: Apr 1, 1991 at 1510 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 402
Operator:
Registration:
N402BL
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Belize City - San Pedro
MSN:
402B-0827
YOM:
1975
Location:
San Pedro
Belize
Country:
Belize
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Aircraft flight hours:
4202
Circumstances:
On approach to San Pedro Airport runway 06, the aircraft was number 2 for landing. A Cessna 207, V3-HER was ahead and had broadcast its intention to land. A Tropic Air Twin Otter, call sign Tango Alfa, on the ground, requested that N402BL go around to allow Tango Alfa to takeoff because the ramp was full. N402BL acknowledged and was seen making a left turn with wheels down. No further communication was heard from N402BL. The aircraft was seen flying very low with wheels down and flaps down in a southerly direction and as it crossed the shoreline south of the airstrip the aircraft made a sharp left turn and crashed into the sea about 200 yards from the beach at approximately 1500 hours. The aircraft struck nose first then righted itself and sank in water about five feet deep. There was no fire. Boats in the vicinity reached the accident site within a few minutes and reported that all eight occupants were dead inside the aircraft.
Probable cause:
There is no evidence which permits the investigation to determine with certainty the actual cause of the accident. It is considered a reasonable deduction that:
- The pilot was unfit for flight due to fatigue,
- He stalled the aircraft while flying very low down wind with landing gear down,
- The aircraft was much too low to recover from the stall.
Final Report:

Crash of a Grumman G-21A Goose off Avalon: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 17, 1979 at 1715 LT
Type of aircraft:
Grumman G-21A Goose
Operator:
Registration:
N22932
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Avalon - San Pedro
MSN:
B139
YOM:
1945
Location:
Avalon (Catalina Island)
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
13300
Captain / Total hours on type:
4000.00
Circumstances:
After takeoff from the bay of Avalon, the twin engine seaplane lost height and crashed into the sea. A passenger was killed while three other occupants were injured, the pilot seriously.
Probable cause:
Airframe failure during initial climb after the elevator tab control system failed. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Inadequate maintenance and inspection,
- Fatigue fracture,
- Up elevator cable separated 3 to 4 feet forward of station 29.
Final Report:

Crash of a Grumman G-21A Goose off Avalon: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 14, 1979 at 1007 LT
Type of aircraft:
Grumman G-21A Goose
Operator:
Registration:
N11CS
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
San Pedro - Avalon
MSN:
1166
YOM:
1942
Location:
Avalon (Catalina Island)
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
9335
Captain / Total hours on type:
455.00
Circumstances:
On approach to Avalon (Santa Catalina Island) in marginal weather conditions with low clouds and fog, the pilot decided to initiate a go-around after noticing boat wakes. Doing so, the seaplane stalled, lost height and crashed into the sea few hundred yards off Pebbly Beach. The pilot and two passengers were seriously injured while seven other occupants escaped with minor injuries. A passenger drowned.
Probable cause:
Stall during a go-around after the pilot misjudged distance, speed and altitude. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failed to maintain flying speed,
- Low ceiling,
- Fog,
- Visibility two miles or less,
- Low altitude straight-in approach toward seaplane ramp,
- Go-around after noticing boat wakes.
Final Report:
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