Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter in Awsard: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 21, 1993
Operator:
Registration:
HB-FKS
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Awsard - Agwanit
MSN:
875
YOM:
1991
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Aircraft was performing a routine administrative flight from Awsard to Agwanit with one UN Field Service generator technician, one Australian Signals Contingent doctor, one Swiss Medical Unit nurse and a Swiss Medical Unit pilot, all serving as members of MINURSO, the Mission of the UN in Western Sahara. On takeoff, pilot encountered an unspecified problem which caused the aircraft to roll to starboard and crash near the runway, the verges of which were heavily sown with landmines. Two of the four occupants were killed on impact and one died of injuries soon after. The Swiss nurse survived with critical injuries and was medevac first to Gran Canaria, then to Switzerland.
Probable cause:
The actual cause of the crash could not be determined but was blamed on an error by the dead pilot. Suspicion remained that the starboard wing had been struck by one of the violent downdrafts for which Awsard airfield was well known.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12B near Luena: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 26, 1993
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-11121
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Luena - Catumbela
MSN:
02 348 103
YOM:
1972
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Luena, while cruising at FL160, the aircraft was hit by a SAM surface-to-air missile that struck the engine n°1. The crew reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in an open field located in the region of Luena, bursting into flames. All seven occupants escaped the cabin and one pilot was killed after walking on a landmine, a second one was seriously injured. The aircraft was on its way to Catumbela, carrying various goods for the World Food Program.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a surface-to-air missile.

Crash of an Antonov AN-32 in Nairobi

Date & Time: Feb 9, 1993
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Nairobi-Wilson, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in the Nairobi National Park, less than 4 km southwest of the airport. All four crew members were slightly injured.

Crash of an Aeritalia G.222TCM near Sarajevo: 4 killed

Date & Time: Sep 3, 1992
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
MM62113
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Split - Sarajevo
MSN:
4017
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Split on a special flight to Sarajevo on behalf of the United Nations Organization, and was carrying a load of blankets for the homeless people in Sarajevo. While approaching Sarajevo-Butmir Airport at an altitude of 15,000 feet, the aircraft was shot down by a Stinger missile, entered a dive and crashed in a wooded area located on Mt Zec, about 35 km west of Sarajevo. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all four crew members from the 46th Brigade were killed.
Crew:
Lt Col Marco Setti,
Maj Marco Rigliaco,
Mar Giuseppe Buttaglieri,
Mar Giuliano Velardi.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a Stinger missile.

Crash of a Cessna 402B in North Perry: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 27, 1992 at 1030 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N6AT
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
North Perry - Homestead
MSN:
402B-0539
YOM:
1973
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
562
Captain / Total hours on type:
56.00
Aircraft flight hours:
4244
Circumstances:
The aircraft was engaged in a voluntary relief flight for the victims of hurricane Andrew. All of the seats had been removed from the cabin section of the aircraft. There were no weight scales used in the loading of the cargo onto the aircraft. The private pilot did not have a multi engine rating on his pilot certificate. The aircraft crashed into a residence one half mile from the departure end of the runway. Witnesses stated that the aircraft used most of the available runway prior to liftoff. After liftoff, the aircraft appeared to climb in an unstable condition prior to the accident. Investigation revealed that the aircraft was 1112.2 pounds over the maximum gross takeoff weight at the time of the departure. All three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The failure of the pilot to perform preflight planning in that the weight and balance of the aircraft were exceeded. The pilot's lack of experience in the type of aircraft and lack of multi engine certification.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed L-382G-67E Hercules near Djibouti City: 4 killed

Date & Time: Sep 17, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
ET-AJL
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Djibouti City - Addis Ababa
MSN:
5029
YOM:
1985
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The four engine aircraft was engaged in a special humanitarian flight from Djibouti City to Addis Ababa, carrying four crew members and a load of foodstuffs on behalf of the World Food Programme. After departure from Djibouti City, while climbing, the pilot informed ATC about technical problems with the main landing gear and was cleared to return. The crew initiated a turn when the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Arey located few km from Djibouti. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the crew focused on the main gear problems and failed to adhere to standard approach procedure, causing the aircraft to descend prematurely and to struck the mountain. Lack of crew coordination and lack of visibility were considered as contributing factors.

Ground explosion of a Lockheed L-382B-14C Hercules in Wau

Date & Time: Sep 2, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N521SJ
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Wau - Khartoum
MSN:
4250
YOM:
1968
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taxiing at Wau Airport, the aircraft rolled on a landmine and exploded. all five crew members escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It was engaged in a humanitarian flight on behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Probable cause:
Exploded after rolling on a landmine.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter in Simikot

Date & Time: Jun 20, 1991 at 1224 LT
Operator:
Registration:
9N-ABS
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Nepalgunj - Simikot
MSN:
795
YOM:
1982
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Simikot Airport, the twin engine aircraft struck a tree and crashed 500 meters short of runway. Both pilots were injured.

Crash of an Ilyushin II-76TD in Bakhtaran: 4 killed

Date & Time: May 24, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
LZ-INK
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Cologne - Bakhtaran
MSN:
00934 94835
YOM:
1989
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Aircraft flight hours:
1099
Aircraft flight cycles:
353
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Cologne-Bonn Airport on a humanitarian flight to Bakhtaran, Iran, carrying various goods for Kurdish refugees on behalf of the Swiss company Mexair. On approach to Bakhtaran airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and decided to initiate a go-around procedure. Few minutes later, a second attempt to land and then a third attempt were also abandoned. During the fourth approach, the captain informed ATC that he was shot of fuel and elected to make an emergency landing. The aircraft crashed in an open field located 11 km from the airport. Four crew members were killed while six others were seriously injured.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the flight time between Cologne and Bakhtaran was five hours and 10 minutes. Following a poor flight planning, the fuel quantity prior to departure from Cologne was insufficient in case of a diversion or possible go-around maneuver. At the time of the accident, the visibility was below minimums.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 600 in Al Abraq

Date & Time: Nov 21, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
5A-DBN
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
10436
YOM:
1970
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was completing a special flight on behalf of the Libyan Red Crescent. On approach, the crew was instructed to follow a holding circuit of 40 minutes because a landing was not possible due to poor weather conditions. When the circuit was completed, the crew initiated the approach but the visibility was still poor as the weather did not improve. The aircraft landed hard, causing the left main gear to collapse. The left wing struck the ground and was torn off till the engine. Out of control, the aircraft veered off runway to the left and came to rest, bursting into flames. All five occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.