Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 13 April 2004
Aircraft Type: IRMA/Britten-Norman BN-2A-27 Islander
Owner/operator: Maya Island Air
Registration Number: V3-HGK
Location: 6,5 km from Belize City –
ÿ Belize
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: Aircraft propeller and control system.Aircraft propeller and control system.
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during landing in a dense swamp. The impact caused significant damage to the aircraft, leading to a loss of life and damage to the surrounding environment.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during landing in a dense swamp. The impact caused significant damage to the aircraft, leading to a loss of life and damage to the surrounding environment.
Description
Crashed in a swamp.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a propeller or control system malfunction due to swamp conditions.Mechanical failure ? likely a propeller or control system malfunction due to swamp conditions.Share on:
