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Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander in Kualakapuas

Date & Time: Jan 6, 1994
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
PK-VIV
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Sampit - Banjarmasin
MSN:
852
YOM:
1977
Location:
Kualakapuas
Central Kalimantan
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
About 30 minutes into the flight, while in cruising altitude, the pilot noted a loss of power on the left engine. At the same time, the oil pressure dropped while the engine temperature increased. In such situation, the pilot reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing in an open field located in Kualakapuas, some 63 km northwest of Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor Airport. All 10 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-2 Trislander III near Sampit: 17 killed

Date & Time: Oct 25, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Trislander
Operator:
Registration:
PK-KTC
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Palangkaraya - Sampit
MSN:
1017
YOM:
1975
Location:
Sampit
Central Kalimantan
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
17
Circumstances:
Upon arrival in Sampit, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and the captain decided to initiate a go-around and to follow a holding circuit for weather improvement. The aircraft turned for about three hours over the area when it crashed in a mountainous area located few km from Sampit. All 17 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the crew lost control of the airplane following a triple engine failure due to a fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander in Sampit: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 3, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
PK-VIP
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Sampit - Palangkaraya
MSN:
752
YOM:
1975
Location:
Sampit
Central Kalimantan
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Sampit Airport, while climbing, the right engine lost power. The crew initiated a left turn in an attempt to return to the airport when the aircraft stalled and crashed in the Mentaya River. Both pilots and a passenger were killed, all seven other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Loss of power on the right engine during initial climb for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander off Sampit: 4 killed

Date & Time: Feb 24, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
PK-VIR
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Balikpapan – Sampit
MSN:
392
YOM:
1974
Location:
Sampit
Central Kalimantan
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
While approaching Sampit Airport, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in the Sampit River few km from the airfield. Four passengers were killed while five other occupants were rescued.
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