Crash of a Cessna 208 Caravan I on Mt Huacranacro: 9 killed

Date & Time: May 20, 1989
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 208A Caravan
Operator:
Registration:
PNP-021
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Tingo Maria - Lima
MSN:
208-0145
YOM:
1989
Location:
Mt Huacranacro
Junín
Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
While flying in clouds, the single engine aircraft struck the slope of Mt Huacranacro located about 100 km east of Huaral. The wreckage was found few hours later and all nine occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter in Kuala Lumpur: 6 killed

Date & Time: May 17, 1989
Type of aircraft:
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)
Operator:
Registration:
9M-PSJ
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
Schedule:
Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Lumpur
MSN:
854
YOM:
1986
Location:
Kuala Lumpur-Subang-Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
Selangor
Country:
Malaysia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft was engaged in a survey flight, carrying five passengers and one pilot. En route, unknown technical problems forced the crew to return to Kuala Lumpur-Subang Airport when the aircraft crashed on a car near the airport. All six occupants were killed while there was no casualties on ground.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2P near Kystatyam: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 26, 1988 at 0950 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-01788
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Zhigansk - Zhigansk
MSN:
1G107-35
YOM:
1969
Location:
Kystatyam
Republic of Yakutia (Sakha)
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Zhigansk at 0506LT on a survey flight over the Dzhardzhan River to identify possible pollution in a water protection program. The mission was conducted over the water at a height of 100 meters, sometime down to 50 meters to inspect boats. En route, the captain asked the copilot to make some calculation for a new route to Sangar. Doing so, the copilot's attention was not focused on the flight and the captain also got distracted, leaving the aircraft descending until it struck the surface of the water. The aircraft crashed and sank. Both pilots and a passenger were able to evacuate the cabin while the second passenger drowned.
Probable cause:
Loss of control in flight after the crew got distracted from flight operations.

Crash of a Dornier DO.28D-1 Skyservant in Mossel Bay

Date & Time: May 16, 1988
Type of aircraft:
Dornier DO.28D Skyservant
Operator:
Registration:
ZS-PRW
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
4028
YOM:
1969
Location:
Mossel Bay
Western Cape
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. Occupant's fate unknown.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Defender off Cochin

Date & Time: Dec 9, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
IN132
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Cochin - Cochin
MSN:
875
YOM:
1974
Location:
Cochin
Kerala
Country:
India
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a maritime patrol flight when an engine lost power in flight. The pilot ditched the aircraft few km off Cochin. All three occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft sank and was lost.
Probable cause:
Loss of engine power for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Cessna 441 Conquest in Mexicali: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 15, 1987 at 1815 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 441 Conquest
Operator:
United States Government
Registration:
N2484B
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
San Diego - Palm Springs
MSN:
441-0112
YOM:
1979
Location:
Mexicali
Baja California
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
8000
Aircraft flight hours:
1461
Circumstances:
A Cessna 441 operated by the US Customs Services collided with terrain while on an authorized night tactical flight. The copilot did not meet the currency standards as required by USCS and was not qualified in the aircraft. The flight originated during the daylight hours and continued to astronomical twilight. The pilots did not dark adapt previous to the night conditions. Dark adaption was impeded by flight through various light conditions created by terrain and ambient light levels. With night vision impeded the pilot would not have been able to distinguish relief of the terrain. The acft collided with a small ridge that abruptly rose 300 feet. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Occurrence #1: in flight collision with terrain/water
Phase of operation: maneuvering
Findings
1. (f) terrain condition - uphill
2. (c) altitude - misjudged - pilot in command
3. (f) excessive workload (task overload) - pilot in command
4. (f) light condition - night
5. (c) proper altitude - not maintained - pilot in command
6. (f) visual lookout - inadequate - pilot in command
7. (f) visual/aural detection - pilot in command
8. (f) visual lookout - inadequate - copilot/second pilot
9. (f) visual/aural detection - copilot/second pilot
10. (f) lack of recent instrument time - copilot/second pilot
11. (f) inadequate transition/upgrade training - copilot/second pilot
12. (f) in-flight planning/decision - inadequate - pilot in command
13. (f) crew/group coordination - inadequate - pilot in command
Final Report:

Crash of a GAF Nomad N22SL off Mapur Island: 3 killed

Date & Time: May 4, 1987
Type of aircraft:
GAF Nomad N.22
Operator:
Registration:
P-817
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Natuna Ranai - Tanjung Pinang
MSN:
125
YOM:
1982
Location:
Mapur Island
Riau Islands
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While on a maritime patrol flight from Natuna Ranai to Tanjung Pinang, the crew was approaching a Singapore warship when an engine failed. Unable to maintain a safe altitude, the pilot attempted to ditch the aircraft when it crashed in the sea off Mapur Island. Two passengers and the captain were killed while 11 other occupants were rescued.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Casa 212MR Aviocar 200 off Higuerote: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 25, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Casa 212 Aviocar
Operator:
Registration:
ARV-0402
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
352
YOM:
1985
Location:
Higuerote
Miranda
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The aircraft was engaged in a SAR mission when it crashed in unknown circumstances in the sea off Higuerote. The wreckage was found two days later. All three crew members were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft 200T Super King Air near Fukuoka: 5 killed

Date & Time: Feb 17, 1987 at 0718 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 200 Super King Air
Operator:
Registration:
JA8825
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Fukuoka - Nagasaki
MSN:
BT-19
YOM:
1981
Location:
Fukuoka
Kyūshū
Country:
Japan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft registered JA8825 (MA825) departed Fukuoka Airport on a maritime patrol flight off the prefecture of Nagasaki. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the crew encountered poor visibility and low clouds when the airplane struck the slope of Mt Tachizawa located south of Fukuoka. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all five occupants were killed.
Final Report:

Crash of a Grumman S-2A Tracker off Foça: 5 killed

Date & Time: Sep 17, 1986
Type of aircraft:
Grumman S-2 Tracker
Operator:
Registration:
TCB-146
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
707
YOM:
1958
Location:
Foça
Aegean Region (Ege Bölgesi)
Country:
Turkey
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances into the Aegean Sea off Foça while completing a maritime patrol flight. All five crew members were killed.
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