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Crash of a Britten Norman BN-2A Islander in Landsborough

Date & Time: Mar 30, 1978
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
VH-EQK
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Toowoomba – Landsborough
MSN:
146
YOM:
1970
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On approach to Landsborough Airfield, the twin engine airplane slipped between trees and power lines and ploughed into a swampy ground. Both pilots were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.