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.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/C-H2 Turbo Porter in Haya

Date & Time: Sep 28, 1977
Registration:
ST-AGY
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
600
YOM:
1966
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
9154
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing at Haya Airstrip for unknown reasons. There were no casualties.

Explosion of a Douglas C-47A-25-DK in Massawa

Date & Time: Aug 14, 1977
Operator:
Registration:
ET-AAP
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Massawa - Teseney
MSN:
13181
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
36541
Circumstances:
The crew was taxiing at Massawa Airport and was approaching the end of the runway for departure when the tail wheel rolled over a landmine. The airplane exploded and was almost cut in two. A fire erupted and while four occupants were able to evacuate the cabin, the copilot was forced to jump out of the cockpit through his window. Falling down on the ground, he broke a foot. The airplane was destroyed. There were on board three crew members and two passengers, a security officer and a loadmaster.
Probable cause:
Exploded after rolling on a landmine.

Crash of a MBB HFB-320 Hansa Jet off Abidjan: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 25, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
5N-AMF
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Lagos - Abidjan
MSN:
1028
YOM:
1967
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The aircraft was performing an executive flight from Lagos to Abidjan. While completing a last turn to the right to join the glide for runway 03, the airplane lost height then crashed into the sea, about 500 meters offshore. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed. No flight plan was filed and it was reported that the aircraft did not have all required certificates while flying for the first time since its delivery two years ago.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3 in Jimma: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jul 20, 1977 at 1730 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
ET-ABF
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Tippi - Jimma
MSN:
6069
YOM:
1942
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Aircraft flight hours:
31338
Circumstances:
While descending to Jimma Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with low clouds, rain showers and limited visibility. At an altitude of 8,000 feet, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located few km from the airport and crashed. All five occupants were killed.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Cuangar: 30 killed

Date & Time: Jul 14, 1977 at 1230 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
25
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
30
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while climbing to a height of 150 feet, the airplane was shot down by a surface-to-air missile and crashed in flames. All 30 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by UNITA rebels.

Crash of a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo in Beira: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jun 29, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
C9-AKG
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
31-154
YOM:
1968
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
At liftoff, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed near the runway end. Three occupants were seriously injured while four others were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL near Founkoueye

Date & Time: Jun 10, 1977
Operator:
Registration:
5U-AAJ
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
4505
YOM:
1942
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
19
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route to Tahoua, the crew encountered problems with the left engine that oversped. Unable to maintain a safe altitude, the crew attempted an emergency landing in a prairie. The aircraft belly landed and slid for several meters before coming to rest. While all 21 occupants were evacuated safely, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Technical problems with the left engine in flight for undetermined reasons.