Falkland Islands Government Air Service - FIGAS | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

At liftoff, one of the engine failed. The aircraft stalled and crashed. All six occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver off Mare Harbour: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 14, 1976

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver

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Registration:

VP-FAK

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

1664

YOM:

1967

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Circumstances:

Crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea off Mare Harbour, capsized and sank. The pilot was killed while the passenger was later found clinging to a rock and saved with no major injuries. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.