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Crash of a GAF Nomad N.22B in Cotabato City: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jan 28, 2010 at 1138 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
18
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Cotabato City - Zamboanga
MSN:
18
YOM:
1975
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Cotabato City Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft lost height and crashed in a residential area near the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all 8 occupants were killed as well as one person on ground. It it believed that one of the engine failed shortly after rotation.

Crash of a GAF Nomad N.22B at Lop Buri AFB: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 6, 2009 at 1000 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
L9-5/25
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Lop Buri – Phitsanulok
MSN:
137
YOM:
1982
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Lop Buri AFB, the left engine failed. The aircraft rolled to the left, causing the left wing to struck the runway surface. The aircraft went out of control and crashed few dozen metres further. Four crew members were seriously injured while the fifth occupant was killed.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine just after liftoff for unknown reasons.

Crash of a GAF Nomad N.22B off Sabang: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 30, 2007 at 1130 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
P-833
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Sabang - Medan
MSN:
168
YOM:
1983
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Sabang-Maimum Saleh airport at 1110LT on a maritime survey flight to Medan. About 15 minutes into the flight, the crew informed ATC about engine problems and elected to return to Sabang. On final approach in poor weather conditions, the aircraft crashed in the sea and sank about 200 metres offshore. Two people were rescued while five others were killed.

Crash of a GAF Nomad N.22B in Salta

Date & Time: Aug 28, 2006 at 2200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
ZP-TDZ
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Asunción – Resistencia – Joaquín Víctor González – Salta
MSN:
57
YOM:
1977
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Asunción on a charter flight to Salta with intermediate stops in Resistencia and Joaquín Víctor González, carrying 10 passengers and two pilots. On approach to Salta-Martín Miguel de Güemes Airport, both engines failed. The crew attempted an emergency landing but the aircraft struck trees and crashed in an open field located 3 km short of runway. All 12 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of both engines on final approach after the air intakes got stuck by ice/frost because of incorrect use of the anti-icing systems on part of the crew. A poor flight planning and unfavorable weather conditions (icing) were considered as contributing factors.
Final Report:

Crash of a GAF Nomad N.22A off Zamboanga

Date & Time: Dec 17, 2002
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
53
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Sanga-Sanga - Zamboanga
MSN:
053
YOM:
1977
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight from Sanga-Sanga Airport (Tawi-Tawi Island), the pilot started the descent to Zamboanga Airport. On final approach, the twin engine aircraft lost height and crashed in the sea 300 metres offshore. All 14 occupants were rescued while the aircraft sank.

Crash of a GAF Nomad N.22C off Cagayancillo: 14 killed

Date & Time: Jul 2, 2000 at 1050 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
86
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Cagayancillo – Puerto Princesa
MSN:
86
YOM:
1979
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
14
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Cagayancillo Airport, the pilot reported engine problems and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. On final approach, the aircraft was not properly aligned so the captain increased engine power and initiated a go-around. The aircraft lost height and crashed in the sea about 2 km offshore. A passenger was rescued while 14 other occupants were killed, among them General Santiago Madrid, Chief of the southwestern military command.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a GAF Nomad N.22S off Mona Island: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 18, 1998 at 1428 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N6305U
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Aguadilla - Willemstad
MSN:
160
YOM:
1983
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
4286
Captain / Total hours on type:
982.00
Aircraft flight hours:
2983
Circumstances:
Two U.S. Customs Service airplanes collided in formation cruise flight while being evacuated from Borinquen, Puerto Rico, to Curacao, Dutch Antilles, due to an approaching hurricane. While in cruise flight at 6,500 ft. msl, N6305U maneuvered closer to the lead airplane, N6302W, to take some photographs. Several minutes later, N6305U's right side of the vertical stabilizer collided with the left side of the nose of N6302W. N6305U was ditched while on short final to an airstrip due to a lack of airplane controllability, while N6302W returned to Borinquen and landed without incident. Prior to departure, the crewmembers of both airplanes were directed to fly as a flight of two. Neither of the second-in-commands (SICs) of either airplane had any previous formation flying training, nor was it approved for the flight. Interviews with U.S. Customs personnel revealed that formation flight occurred, as did photographs taken from the SIC aboard N6305U during the accident flight. The U.S. Customs Service required two pilots to operate the airplane due to mission equipment installation.
Probable cause:
The failure of the pilot-in-command of N6305U to maintain physical clearance from the other aircraft (N6302W). Contributing factors were the inadequate visual lookout of all four pilots involved.
Final Report:

Crash of a GAF Nomad N.22B in Jérémie

Date & Time: Aug 20, 1995 at 1455 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N4826M
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Port-au-Prince - Jérémie
MSN:
102
YOM:
1979
Flight number:
HXA501
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On August 20, 1995, about 1455 Atlantic standard time, a Government Aircraft Facilities N22B, registered to International Jet Center, operated by Hanaer Express as flight 501, collided with trees following loss of control, during the landing roll at the Jeremie Airport, Jeremie, Haiti. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and a VFR flight plan was filed for the scheduled, domestic, passenger flight. The airplane was substantially damaged and the airline transport-rated captain and first officer, and 12 passengers were not injured. The flight originated about 1405, from the Port-Au-Prince International Airport, Port-Au-Prince, Haiti.
Probable cause:
The pilot not flying (PNF) captain who was seated in the right seat stated that the approach and touchdown were normal. During the landing roll with both propellers in reverse, the left propeller uncommanded came out of reverse. The airplane veered to the right and the first officer attempted to correct with left rudder and brake while the captain moved the right engine power lever from the reverse position. The airplane continued off the runway and the right wing then collided with trees.

Crash of a GAF Nomad N.22B off Zamboanga

Date & Time: Dec 28, 1993
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
21
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Zamboanga - Catobato City
MSN:
21
YOM:
1975
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew departed Zamboanga City Airport on a survey flight for a missing vessel. En route, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to ditch the aircraft in the Igat Bay off Zamboanga. All six occupants were rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.