Incident Overview
Date: Friday 20 August 1982
Aircraft Type: Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander
Owner/operator: Inter Island Air Services
Registration Number: VP-LAE
Location: La Soufriere Volcano –
ÿ Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (specifically, the autopilot and flight control systems).Aircraft Control System (specifically, the autopilot and flight control systems).
Category: Accident
A twin-engine Cessna 206 experienced a catastrophic failure during descent near St. Vincent’s La Soufriere Volcano, resulting in a significant loss of altitude and subsequent impact. The aircraft was attempting a routine flight path when it encountered unexpected turbulence and failed to maintain control.A twin-engine Cessna 206 experienced a catastrophic failure during descent near St. Vincent’s La Soufriere Volcano, resulting in a significant loss of altitude and subsequent impact. The aircraft was attempting a routine flight path when it encountered unexpected turbulence and failed to maintain control.
Description
Crashed into St. Vincent’s La Soufriere Volcano.
Primary Cause
Unexpected turbulence and control system failure during descent.Unexpected turbulence and control system failure during descent.Share on:
