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Crash of a BAe 3212 Jetstream 31 off Roatán: 12 killed
Date & Time:
Mar 17, 2025 at 1818 LT
Operator:
Registration:
HR-AYW
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Roatán – La Ceiba
MSN:
863
YOM:
1990
Flight number:
LNH018
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
14
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane took off from Roatán-Juan Manuel Gálvez Airport Runway 07 shortly after sunset. While in initial climb, it entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed into the sea about one km offshore. Twelve occupants were killed and five others were rescued. It is believed that the crew encountered mechanical problems after takeoff.
Crash of a BAe 3201 Jetstream 32EP in Güeppí
Date & Time:
Mar 4, 2025 at 0954 LT
Operator:
Registration:
OB-2178
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Iquitos - Güeppí
MSN:
861
YOM:
1989
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing on runway 05 at Güeppí Airport, the twin engine airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, rolled for about 50 metres then collided with trees and ended up in a dense wooded area. All 13 occupants evacuated safely, some with minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.
Crash of a BAe 3212 Jetstream 32 in Fort Smith: 6 killed
Date & Time:
Jan 23, 2024 at 0642 LT
Operator:
Registration:
C-FNAA
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Fort Smith – Diavik
MSN:
929
YOM:
1991
Flight number:
PLR738
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Captain / Total hours on type:
627.00
Copilot / Total hours on type:
467
Aircraft flight hours:
24405
Circumstances:
At 0641LT, during the hours of darkness, the takeoff run on Runway 30 commenced. Eight seconds after liftoff, at a height of approximately 100 feet above ground level (AGL), the copilot (FO) observed an abnormal landing gear indication and notified the captain. Two seconds later, the FO called for the captain to reduce the speed; the captain acknowledged, and two brief changes in propeller rpm occurred within six seconds. During the initial climb, the captain maintained a shallow climb angle and attitude, the aircraft’s speed increased to approximately 165 knots indicated airspeed (KIAS), and the aircraft reached a maximum height of approximately 140 feet AGL. At this point, the aircraft began a shallow descent. Six seconds later, the FO observed that the aircraft was losing altitude and called “Descending”. One second later, the terrain awareness and warning system (TAWS) began to produce an aural alert and, simultaneously, the aircraft impacted trees 0.5 nautical miles (NM) past the end of Runway 30. During this impact, the left-wing structure was compromised, resulting in a fireball. Approximately three seconds after the aircraft’s initial collision, the aircraft impacted additional trees and then terrain 0.6 NM from the end of Runway 30 and 0.1 NM left of the extended runway centreline. During the final portion of the accident sequence, one passenger was ejected from the aircraft (the seat and safety belt remained in the aircraft) and received minor injuries. All six other occupants were killed and the airplane was destroyed.
Probable cause:
These are the factors that were found to have caused or contributed to this occurrence:
- During departure, the captain intentionally kept a low pitch attitude and a high airspeed to remove possible snow accumulation on the aircraft. As a result, the aircraft’s departure profile was closer to the ground than it would be on a standard departure.
- When the captain and first officer attempted to raise the landing gear, the combination of an outside air temperature colder than approximately −20 °C and the air load on the landing gear from the increased speed resulted in one of the main landing gear units, likely the left unit, not fully retracting.
- Following the first officer’s call to reduce airspeed, the captain reduced engine power to reduce the aircraft’s speed and allow the main landing gear to fully retract. As a result of the decreased power, the aircraft entered an inadvertent descent at 140 feet above ground level.
- The captain and first officer were likely preoccupied with the abnormal main landing gear indication and the aircraft’s airspeed and did not notice the aircraft’s loss of altitude until immediately before impact. As a result, the aircraft impacted trees and terrain 10 seconds after the descent began.
- During departure, the captain intentionally kept a low pitch attitude and a high airspeed to remove possible snow accumulation on the aircraft. As a result, the aircraft’s departure profile was closer to the ground than it would be on a standard departure.
- When the captain and first officer attempted to raise the landing gear, the combination of an outside air temperature colder than approximately −20 °C and the air load on the landing gear from the increased speed resulted in one of the main landing gear units, likely the left unit, not fully retracting.
- Following the first officer’s call to reduce airspeed, the captain reduced engine power to reduce the aircraft’s speed and allow the main landing gear to fully retract. As a result of the decreased power, the aircraft entered an inadvertent descent at 140 feet above ground level.
- The captain and first officer were likely preoccupied with the abnormal main landing gear indication and the aircraft’s airspeed and did not notice the aircraft’s loss of altitude until immediately before impact. As a result, the aircraft impacted trees and terrain 10 seconds after the descent began.
Final Report:
Crash of a BAe 3201EP Jetstream 32 in El Estrecho: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Sep 20, 2022 at 0853 LT
Operator:
Registration:
OB-2152
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
El Estrecho – Iquitos
MSN:
941
YOM:
1991
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total hours on type:
454.00
Copilot / Total hours on type:
628
Aircraft flight hours:
26267
Aircraft flight cycles:
34966
Circumstances:
During the takeoff run from runway 31 at El Estrecho Airport, when the aircraft reached a speed of 80 knots, the captain handed over control to the first officer to complete the takeoff maneuver. However, after traveling approximately 1,000 metres down the runway without being able to lift off, the First Officer decided, without communicating this to the Captain, to abort the takeoff, for which he reduced power by braking the aircraft. Upon feeling the reduction in power, the Captain took the controls, applied reverse thrust to the engines, and simultaneously applied the brakes. The aircraft overshot the end of the runway by approximately 50 metres, causing a Runway Excursion, colliding with and coming to an abrupt stop on a mound of earth and vegetation in the runway extension, leaving the aircraft partially destroyed and causing the death of one of the passengers, as well as injuries to the rest of the occupants.
Probable cause:
Loss of directional control of the aircraft and a subsequent Runway Excursion, resulting from a combination of errors in takeoff planning and execution, incorrect configuration of the RPM throttles levers, failure to comply with standard procedures and poor cockpit resource management (CRM).
The following contributing factors were identified:
- The inappropriate decision to abort takeoff at a speed higher than that described in the performance tables significantly increased the required braking distance.
- Ineffective communication between flight crew members, especially during the critical takeoff phase, creating confusion and incorrect decision-making.
- The ASDA (Accelerate-Stop Distance Available) and takeoff speed calculations used by the crew were significantly higher, increasing the distance and speed required for a safe takeoff.
The following contributing factors were identified:
- The inappropriate decision to abort takeoff at a speed higher than that described in the performance tables significantly increased the required braking distance.
- Ineffective communication between flight crew members, especially during the critical takeoff phase, creating confusion and incorrect decision-making.
- The ASDA (Accelerate-Stop Distance Available) and takeoff speed calculations used by the crew were significantly higher, increasing the distance and speed required for a safe takeoff.
Final Report:
Crash of a BAe 3101 Jetstream 31 in Roatán
Date & Time:
Jan 4, 2022 at 1200 LT
Operator:
Registration:
HR-AYY
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
La Ceiba – Roatán
MSN:
657
YOM:
1985
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
17
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing on runway 07 at Roatán-Juan Manuel Gálvez Airport, the right main gear collapsed. The airplane veered off runway to the right and came to rest in a grassy area located about 30 metres from the runway. All 20 occupants evacuated safely.
Crash of a BAe 3212 Jetstream 31 in Canaima
Date & Time:
Jun 27, 2019 at 1130 LT
Operator:
Registration:
YV2536
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Puerto Ordaz - Canaima
MSN:
9966
YOM:
1992
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown on runway 18/36 at Canaima Airport, the twin engine airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest in the bush, bursting into flames. All occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was partially destroyed by fire. It was reported that a tire burst upon landing.
