Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Ambon - Manado

MSN:

1794

YOM:

1983

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During the takeoff roll at Ambon-Pattimura Airport, just before Vr, one of the engine failed. The captain abandoned the takeoff procedure and initiated an emergency braking manoeuvre. Unable to stop with the remaining distance (the runway surface was wet), the aircraft overran and came to rest 180 metres further against a dyke. All 48 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Let L-410UVP-E9D in Kulu: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jul 11, 1996 at 0855 LT

Type of aircraft:

Let L-410

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Registration:

VT-ETC

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De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter

Schedule:

New Delhi – Shimla – Kulu

MSN:

94 27 03

YOM:

1994

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Captain / Total flying hours:

8912

Captain / Total hours on type:

1705.00

Copilot / Total flying hours:

1789

Copilot / Total hours on type:

828

Aircraft flight hours:

3297

Aircraft flight cycles:

2556

Circumstances:

Following an uneventful flight from Shimla, the crew started the descent to Kulu-Bhuntar Airport in poor visibility due to thick fog. On approach, the aircraft struck trees and crashed in a wooded area located on Mt Bandi. The aircraft was destroyed and all nine occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The was due to a complete lack of safety awareness, proper supervision and operational control in the organisation. The non compliance of safety requirements on part of the operator was a contributing factor.

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Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 in Mendi: 20 killed

Date & Time: Jul 9, 1996 at 1630 LT

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P2-MBB

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Dornier DO.28D Skyservant

Schedule:

Bosavi – Mendi

MSN:

290

YOM:

1970

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While approaching Mendi Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with limited visibility due to rain falls. At an altitude of 9,200 feet, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located 8 km from the runway threshold. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 20 occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Controlled flight into terrain while descending in poor visibility.

Crash of a Dornier DO.28D-2 Skyservant in San Vicente de Chucurí

Date & Time: Jul 2, 1996 at 1230 LT

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Operator:

Transportes Aéreos de Santander

Registration:

HK-4044

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Bucaramanga – San Vicente de Chucurí

MSN:

4154

YOM:

1972

Location:

San Vicente de Chucurí

Santander

Country:

Colombia

Region:

South America

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Copilot / Total flying hours:

1123

Aircraft flight hours:

3922

Circumstances:

On final approach to San Vicente de Chucurí Airport, the twin engine aircraft struck an earth mound located few metres short of runway threshold. The aircraft went out of control and crashed in trees. All nine occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Investigations were unable to determine the exact cause of the accident.

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Crash of a Yakovlev Yak-40 in Aldan

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1996 at 1910 LT

Type of aircraft:

Yakovlev Yak-40

Operator:

Samorodok

Registration:

RA-87423

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Republic of Yakutia (Sakha)

Schedule:

Tynda - Aldan

MSN:

9 42 19 34

YOM:

1974

Location:

Aldan

Country:

Russia

Region:

Asia

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Twenty-three minutes after takeoff from Tynda Airport, while cruising at an altitude of 5,700 metres, the crew encountered technical problems with the engine n°2 (central engine). Due to an excessive temperature of the turbine, the captain decided to shut this engine down (the engine n°2 is equipped with a thrust reverser system). While descending to Aldan Airport, the aircraft approached in a nose down attitude and struck the ground 90 metres short of runway threshold with a positive acceleration of 4 g. On impact, the nose gear collapsed, the aircraft bounced several times then slid for 800 metres before coming to rest on the runway. All 11 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

The following findings were reported:
- The crew took the wrong decision to fly to Aldan Airport instead of the alternate,
- The approach was continued with excessive gap related to the approach speed and altitude,
- On final, the aircraft was in an excessive nose down attitude,
- The crew failed to identify and correct the wrong approach configuration.

Crash of a NAMC YS-11-109 in Naga City

Date & Time: Jun 24, 1996

Type of aircraft:

NAMC YS-11

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Registration:

RP-C1981

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MSN:

2032

YOM:

1967

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The aircraft landed hard with its right main gear first. Out of control, it slid on runway for few dozen metres and came to rest, bursting into flames. All 34 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Crash of a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12-II in Shanghai: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 21, 1996 at 1704 LT

Type of aircraft:

Harbin Yunsunji Y-12

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Registration:

B-3822

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Dalian - Shanghai

MSN:

0001

YOM:

1991

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Following an uneventful flight from Dalian, the crew started the descent to Shanghai-Hongqiao Airport in limited visibility due to marginal weather conditions. While completing a last turn to join the approach path, the twin engine aircraft crashed on the top of a hill located about 3 km short of runway. A pilot and a passenger were killed while 10 other occupants were injured.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the crew initiated the last turn prematurely, causing the aircraft to descent below the MDA in limited visibility. At the time of the accident, the aircraft deviated 3 km to the right of the approach path. Lack of visibility was a contributing factor.

Crash of a Douglas DC-10-30 in Fukuoka: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 13, 1996 at 1208 LT

Type of aircraft:

Douglas DC-10

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Registration:

PK-GIE

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Fukuoka – Denpasar – Jakarta

MSN:

46685

YOM:

1979

Flight number:

GA865

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Pax on board:

260

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Captain / Total flying hours:

10263

Captain / Total hours on type:

2641.00

Copilot / Total flying hours:

3910

Copilot / Total hours on type:

1437

Aircraft flight hours:

46325

Circumstances:

During the takeoff roll at Fukuoka-Itazuke Airport runway 16, at a speed of 158 knots, the captain started the rotation. During initial climb, at a height of about 3 metres, the right engine suffered a loss of power after a fan blade located on the 1st stage of the high pressure compressor disk separated. The N1 dropped to 23,7% and five seconds later, the flight engineer informed the crew about the failure of the engine n°1. The captain decided to abort the takeoff and landed back on runway. The aircraft contacted ground with a vertical acceleration of 2,1 g then thrust reversers were deployed and ground spoilers were extended. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran, crossed a road, skidded for about 620 metres before coming to rest in an open field, bursting into flames. Three passengers were killed.

Probable cause:

Although the CAS was well in excess of V1 and the aircraft had already lifted off from the runway, the takeoff was aborted. Consequently the aircraft departed the end of the runway, came to rest and caught fire. It is estimated that contributing to the rejection of the takeoff under this circumstance was the fact that the CAP's judgement in the event of the engine failure was inadequate. Investigation revealed that the turbine blade that failed, had operated for 30913 hours and 6182 cycles. General Electric had advised customers to discard blades after about 6000 cycles.

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Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-27 Islander in Holitipu

Date & Time: May 29, 1996

Type of aircraft:

Britten-Norman Islander

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Registration:

8R-GHG

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