Crash of a NAMC YS-11A-301 off Mactan

Date & Time: Jul 17, 1977
Type of aircraft:
NAMC YS-11
Operator:
Registration:
RP-C1419
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Butuan - Mactan
MSN:
2107
YOM:
1969
Location:
Mactan
Cebu
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
21
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Mactan Island, the crew encountered technical problems with the left engine. The airplane lost height and crashed into the sea few km offshore. All 25 occupants were rescued while the aircraft sank by a depth of about 5 meters. It appears the turbine temperature was 850° C.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-7 Islander in Canada

Date & Time: Jul 15, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
C-FAZM
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
114
YOM:
1969
Location:
Canada
All Canada
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Suffered an accident somewhere in Canada during July 1977. The exact date remains unknown. There were no casualties.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Khabarovsk

Date & Time: Jul 14, 1977
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-55723
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1G49-15
YOM:
1964
Location:
Khabarovsk
Khabarovsk Krai
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed near Khabarovsk in unknown circumstances. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
It is reported that the total weight of the aircraft exceeded the MTOW.

Crash of a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo in Beira: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jun 29, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-31-310 Navajo
Operator:
Transportes Aéreos de Moçambique - TAM
Registration:
C9-AKG
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
31-154
YOM:
1968
Location:
Beira
Sofala
Country:
Mozambique
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
At liftoff, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed near the runway end. Three occupants were seriously injured while four others were killed.

Ground accident of a Fairchild-Hiller FH-227B in Zagreb

Date & Time: Jun 19, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild-Hiller FH-227
Operator:
Registration:
YU-ALA
Flight Phase:
Taxiing
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
525
YOM:
1966
Location:
Zagreb-Pleso
Zagreb County
Country:
Croatia
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
43
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Suffered a ground accident while taxiing at Zagreb-Pleso Airport. All 47 occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in Condoto

Date & Time: Jun 17, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Taxi Aéreo Nacional
Registration:
HK-1511E
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Condoto - Cali
MSN:
6138
YOM:
1942
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Condoto-Mandinga Airport, the right engine failed. The crew completed an emergency landing in a swampy area and upon touchdown, the right engine separated and struck the cockpit, injuring the copilot. All other occupants escaped with minor injuries.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right engine after takeoff for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Cessna 402B in Helsinki: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 16, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 402
Operator:
Registration:
OH-CFM
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
402B-0215
YOM:
1972
Location:
Helsinki-Vantaa
Uusimaa
Country:
Finland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Vantaa Airport in Helsinki, the pilot reported engine problems and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. Shortly later, the airplane lost height and crashed in flames near the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
An engine failed shortly after takeoff for unknown reasons while the second engine partially lost power.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Bukhara

Date & Time: Jun 10, 1977
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-55735
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1G49-27
YOM:
1964
Location:
Bukhara
Bukhara Province (Buxoro viloyati)
Country:
Uzbekistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in Bukhara following an engine failure. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL near Founkoueye

Date & Time: Jun 10, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
5U-AAJ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
4505
YOM:
1942
Location:
Founkoueye
Tahoua
Country:
Niger
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
19
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route to Tahoua, the crew encountered problems with the left engine that oversped. Unable to maintain a safe altitude, the crew attempted an emergency landing in a prairie. The aircraft belly landed and slid for several meters before coming to rest. While all 21 occupants were evacuated safely, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Technical problems with the left engine in flight for undetermined reasons.
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