Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander on Mt Saran: 11 killed
Date & Time:
Apr 25, 1994
Operator:
Registration:
PK-ZAA
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Pontianak - Nanga Pinoh
MSN:
730
YOM:
1974
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
En route from Pontianak to Nanga Pinoh, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions. While descending in IMC conditions, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of Mt Saran located 48 km west of Nanga Pinoh. All 11 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.
