Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 3 January 2008
Aircraft Type: Britten-Norman BN-2A-6R Islander
Owner/operator: Servicio Areo Nacional – SAN
Registration Number: SAN-208
Location: off Bahia Pi¤a –
ÿ Panama
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
The Islander experienced engine failures during its flight, requiring an urgent evacuation of a mother and child. The incident highlights the critical importance of maintaining aircraft engine reliability during emergency situations.The Islander experienced engine failures during its flight, requiring an urgent evacuation of a mother and child. The incident highlights the critical importance of maintaining aircraft engine reliability during emergency situations.
Description
Ditched following engine problems. The Islander was en route to evacuate a mother and her child to a hospital.
Primary Cause
Engine failures during flight.Engine failures during flight.Share on:
