Crash of a Short SC.7 Skyvan 3 Variant 200 in Kona: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Aug 25, 1977 at 0540 LT
Registration:
N4917
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Honolulu - Kona
MSN:
1850
YOM:
1968
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total hours on type:
161.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to Kona-Keahole Airport, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed short of runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Stall on final approach after the pilot-in-command failed to maintain flying speed.
Final Report:
