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Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A Trislander III-2 in Lanseria

Date & Time: Oct 8, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
ZS-JYF
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Lanseria - Lanseria
MSN:
1031
YOM:
1976
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was taking part to a demo flight on an airshow at Lanseria Airport. On approach, the pilot-in-command made a sharp turn to the left and descended to the runway when the airplane, too low, struck the runway surface. The undercarriage were torn off as well as the right engine. The aircraft went out of control and crash landed in a grassy area adjacent to the runway. Both occupants were slightly injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.