Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 28 June 1998
Aircraft Type: IRMA/Britten-Norman BN-2B-20 slander
Owner/operator: Britten-Norman
Registration Number: G-BVYE
Location: near Bucharest –
ÿ Romania
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: The BN-2B Islander’s structural integrity, specifically the wing and fuselage.The BN-2B Islander’s structural integrity, specifically the wing and fuselage.
Category: Accident
A BN-2B Islander, manufactured in Romania, experienced a significant overstressing event during its second aerial combat mission, resulting in irreparable damage to the aircraft.A BN-2B Islander, manufactured in Romania, experienced a significant overstressing event during its second aerial combat mission, resulting in irreparable damage to the aircraft.
Description
The Romanian-manufactured BN-2B Islander was overstressed during its second fight and considered damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Overstressing during flight operation.Overstressing during flight operation.Share on:
