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Crash of a Dornier DO.28B-1 in Wau: 8 killed

Date & Time: Oct 16, 1971
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
ST-ADN
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
MSN:
3105
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Wau Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed into a popular area by the airport. All seven occupants on board the aircraft were injured while eight people on the ground were killed.