Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 3 September 1991
Aircraft Type: IRMA/Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander
Owner/operator: Dirgantara Air Services
Registration Number: PK-VIP
Location: near Sampit Airport (SMQ) –
ÿ Indonesia
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: NozzleNozzle
Category: Accident
A no. 2 engine failed to power during takeoff, prompting the pilot to turn left to attempt a landing back at the airport. The aircraft descended rapidly and crashed into a river.A no. 2 engine failed to power during takeoff, prompting the pilot to turn left to attempt a landing back at the airport. The aircraft descended rapidly and crashed into a river.
Description
The no. 2 engine lost power during takeoff. The pilot turned left in an attempt to land back at the airport. The aircraft descended and crashed into a river.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during takeoff.Engine failure during takeoff.Share on:
