Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 31 December 1997
Aircraft Type: Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander
Owner/operator: PARSA
Registration Number: HP-986PS
Location: 6,5 km from Rio Sidra Airport (RSI) –
ÿ Panama
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 10 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: Aircraft Control SystemAircraft Control System
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during a severe fog advisory in a dense jungle area. The poor visibility and heavy fog conditions significantly impaired pilot awareness and navigational capabilities, leading to a loss of altitude and subsequent impact.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during a severe fog advisory in a dense jungle area. The poor visibility and heavy fog conditions significantly impaired pilot awareness and navigational capabilities, leading to a loss of altitude and subsequent impact.
Description
Crashed in a dense jungle area. Weather was poor with reports of heavy fog in the area.
Primary Cause
Severe weather conditions ? particularly heavy fog ? reduced pilot visibility and navigational awareness.Severe weather conditions ? particularly heavy fog ? reduced pilot visibility and navigational awareness.Share on:
