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Crash of a Beechcraft B200T Super King Air at Butterworth AFB: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 21, 2016 at 1718 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 200 Super King Air
Operator:
Registration:
M41-03
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kuala Lumpur – Butterworth
MSN:
BT-37
YOM:
1993
Location:
Butterworth AFB (Penang)
Penang
Country:
Malaysia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a training flight from Kuala Lumpur-Subang Airport when on final approach to Butterworth Airbase, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed, coming to rest against the perimeter fence. The aircraft was partially destroyed by impact forces and one crew member was killed while three other occupants were injured. Weather conditions were considered as good at the time of the accident.

Ground accident of a Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant in Pulau Penang

Date & Time: Dec 18, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant
Operator:
Malaysian Air Charter
Registration:
9M-AQG
Flight Phase:
Taxiing
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1864
YOM:
1969
Location:
Penang
Penang
Country:
Malaysia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taxiing at Pulau Penang Airport, the twin engine airplane collided in unknown circumstances with a second Malaysian Air Charter Short Skyvan registered 9M-AXN. There were no casualties while both aircraft were damaged beyond repair.

Ground accident of a Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant in Pulau Penang

Date & Time: Dec 18, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant
Operator:
Malaysian Air Charter
Registration:
9M-AXN
Flight Phase:
Taxiing
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1868
YOM:
1969
Location:
Penang
Penang
Country:
Malaysia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taxiing at Pulau Penang Airport, the twin engine airplane collided in unknown circumstances with a second Malaysian Air Charter Short Skyvan registered 9M-AQG. There were no casualties while both aircraft were damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Scottish Twin Pioneer CC.2 at RAF Butterworth

Date & Time: Apr 28, 1967
Type of aircraft:
Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Operator:
Registration:
XN321
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
576
YOM:
1959
Location:
Butterworth AFB (Penang)
Penang
Country:
Malaysia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from RAF Butterworth, while climbing, one of the engine failed. The captain decided to attempt an emergency landing but the undercarriage collapsed on landing. The airplane slid for several yards before coming to rest. There were no casualties but the airplane was written off.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during takeoff.

Crash of a Vickers 607 Valetta C.1 in Butterworth

Date & Time: Mar 3, 1952
Type of aircraft:
Vickers Valetta
Operator:
Registration:
VW153
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
323
YOM:
4
Location:
Butterworth AFB (Penang)
Penang
Country:
Malaysia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
23
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from RAF Butterworth, the left engine fire warning came on. The crew shot down the engine, feathered the propeller and obtained the permission to return for an emergency landing. On final, the airplane was too low, hit palm trees and crashed onto the runway. Four passengers were injured while 22 other occupants were unhurt. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-30-DL Dakota III in Butterworth AFB

Date & Time: Jan 17, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
FD882
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
9534
YOM:
1943
Location:
Butterworth AFB (Penang)
Penang
Country:
Malaysia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon touchdown, the aircraft went out of control, veered off runway, lost its landing gear and came to rest in a ditch. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
It appears that the tail wheel was still locked on landing, causing the aircraft to be uncontrollable.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth off Penang: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 13, 1936
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth
Operator:
Penang Flying Club
Registration:
VR-SAM
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Penang - Penang
MSN:
7063
YOM:
1934
Location:
Penang
Penang
Country:
Malaysia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot departed Penang on a local solo flight. While flying along the coast, he encountered poor weather conditions when the airplane crashed in the sea off Teluk Kumbar, near the airport. The pilot was killed.
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