Country
code

Sarawak

Crash of a Dornier DO.24K off Miri: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 17, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
X-34
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
71
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The seaplane was performing an ambulance flight when it crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea off Miri, Sarawak. Two crew members were killed and four others were rescued.

Crash of a Bristol 142 Blenheim I in Kuching

Date & Time: Feb 22, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
L4921
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
8936
YOM:
1939
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Suffered an engine failure on approach. After touchdown, the airplane went out control, veered off runway, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Engine failure on approach.