Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 300 in Mokhotlong

Date & Time: Dec 16, 2000 at 0620 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
LDF-48
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Maseru - Mokhotlong
MSN:
390
YOM:
1989
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight from Maseru, the crew initiated the approach to Mokhotlong Airport. The left main gear touchdown 200 metres past the runway threshold. The right main gear landed few metres further. The gravel runway at Mokhotlong is 700 metres long. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran and came to rest against a house about 100 metres past the runway end. All 13 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Poor flight preparation on part of the crew who failed to check the wind component at Mokhotlong Airport. The crew though the wind was calm while locals confirmed the wind was relatively strong with gusts. Following a wrong approach configuration, the aircraft was too high and landed too far down the runway, reducing the landing distance available.

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 300 in Tres Esquinas

Date & Time: Dec 5, 2000
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
FAC-1251
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Bogotá – Tres Esquinas
MSN:
450
YOM:
1991
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Bogotá on a flight to Tres Esquinas, carrying a team of engineers who were involved in the refurbishment of the runway at Tres Esquinas Airport. On final approach, the crew encountered technical problems and attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in a wooded area located 3 km short of runway. Two occupants were injured.

Crash of a Casa 212-AB10 Aviocar 300 near Puerto Montt: 14 killed

Date & Time: Aug 6, 2000
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
230
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Santiago - Coyhaique
MSN:
454
YOM:
1997
Country:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
14
Circumstances:
En route from Santiago to Coyhaique, the crew encountered severe icing conditions and was cleared to divert to Puerto Montt Airport. Few minutes later, the aircraft lost height and crashed on the slope of Mt Michimahuida. The wreckage was found on August 21. All 14 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Casa 212-DE Aviocar 100 near Cubillejo: 7 killed

Date & Time: Mar 22, 2000 at 1745 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
TM.12D-73
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Seville - Zaragoza
MSN:
314
YOM:
1983
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
While cruising in poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located near Cubillejo. All seven occupants were killed.

Crash of a Casa 212-CB Aviocar 100 in Agen: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 22, 1999
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
F-GOBP
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Agen - Agen
MSN:
10
YOM:
1975
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The aircraft was completing skydiving missions at Agen-La Garenne Airport. Four sorties were already completed that day. At the end of the afternoon, during the fifth flight, the crew reported engine problems but was able to climb to the altitude of 15,000 feet where the 16 skydivers jumped out. The crew reduced his altitude and started a circuit to return to the airport. On short final, the aircraft nosed down and struck the top of a hill located 500 metres short of runway 11. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed.

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 200 in Kinshasa: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 11, 1999
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
802
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Harare - Kinshasa
MSN:
295
YOM:
1983
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances while approaching Kinshasa, killing all five crew members who were completing a flight on behalf of the Government of Zimbabwe.

Crash of a Casa 212-A1 Aviocar 100 in Valladolid: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 12, 1998
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
XT.12B-2
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Madrid - Valladolid
MSN:
002
YOM:
1971
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew departed Madrid-Torrejón AFB on a training flight to Valladolid-Villanubla Airport. While descending to Valladolid Airport, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a hill located near La Cistérniga, about 20 km southeast of Villanubla Airport. All three crew members were killed.

Crash of a Casa 212-S1 Aviocar 100 near Navafría: 5 killed

Date & Time: Feb 5, 1998 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
D.3B-9
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
297
YOM:
1983
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
While completing a training flight, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in a snow covered and wooded area located in the Los Hoyos Mountain Range. The wreckage was found near Navafría and all five occupants were killed.

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 200 in Harare

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1997
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
801
Flight Type:
MSN:
293
YOM:
1983
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances at Harare Airport. Crew fate unknown. The exact date of the accident remains unknown, somewhere in 1997.

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 20 in Ambon: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 9, 1997 at 1157 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PK-NCS
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Langgur - Ambon
MSN:
201/41N
YOM:
1981
Flight number:
MZ7979
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The departure from Langgur was delayed for few hours due to technical problems with the right engine, so it was decided to ferry the airplane to Ambon for repairs. On final approach to Ambon-Pattimura Airport in light rain and mist, the aircraft stalled and crashed 270 metres short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and all three crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right engine on final approach for unknown reasons.