Incident Overview
Date: Monday 19 October 1998
Aircraft Type: Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2B-21 Islander
Owner/operator: Belize Defence Force
Registration Number: BDF-01
Location: SE of Indian Church –
ÿ Belize
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Propeller and/or Control SystemPropeller and/or Control System
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during landing in a dense swamp. The impact caused significant damage to the aircraft, leading to a loss of control and subsequent crash.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during landing in a dense swamp. The impact caused significant damage to the aircraft, leading to a loss of control and subsequent crash.
Description
Crashed in a swamp.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a propeller or control system malfunction due to swamp conditions.Mechanical failure ? likely a propeller or control system malfunction due to swamp conditions.Share on:
