Incident Overview
Date: Monday 28 January 1985
Aircraft Type: Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander
Owner/operator: Aviones de Panama
Registration Number: HP-659
Location: 22 km off Taboga Island –
ÿ Panama
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Engine(s)Engine(s)
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced engine failure shortly after takeoff, resulting in a rapid descent and subsequent landing at an airport in [Location]. The incident involved a significant loss of thrust, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced engine failure shortly after takeoff, resulting in a rapid descent and subsequent landing at an airport in [Location]. The incident involved a significant loss of thrust, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground.
Description
Ditched following engine problems.
Primary Cause
Engine failure due to a mechanical defect.Engine failure due to a mechanical defect.Share on:
