Incident Overview
Date: Friday 7 March 1997
Aircraft Type: IRMA/Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A-26ÿIslander
Owner/operator: Travelair
Registration Number: N851JA
Location: near Guapiles –
ÿ Costa Rica
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during flight in a dense jungle environment due to engine malfunctions. The aircraft crashed, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during flight in a dense jungle environment due to engine malfunctions. The aircraft crashed, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.
Description
Crashed in a triple canopy jungle after engine problems.
Primary Cause
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