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Crash of an Antonov AN-26B off Cox's Bazar: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 9, 2016 at 0905 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
S2-AGZ
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Cox’s Bazar – Jessore
MSN:
134 08
YOM:
1984
Flight number:
21
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
13315
Captain / Total hours on type:
6896.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
1438
Copilot / Total hours on type:
1195
Aircraft flight hours:
16379
Aircraft flight cycles:
17299
Circumstances:
On March 9, 2016 one AN -26B aircraft belonging to True Aviation Ltd was operating a schedule cargo flight from a small domestic airport (Cox’s Bazar-VGCB) in southern Bangladesh to another domestic airport (Jessore -VGJR) in western Bangladesh, The cargo was Shrimp fries. As per the General Declaration the total cargo quantity was 802 boxes weighing 4800 kg. The airline had filled a flight plan keeping the ETD blank. The flight plan routing was CB W4 CTG W5 JSR at FL 100. All the documents except the load sheet were found properly signed and are in the possession of AAIT. According to ATC controller’s statement and recorded tape the aircraft requested for startup clearance at 0258z. As per the recordings with ATC the controller passed the visibility information of Jessore Airport as 3km. The aircraft started engines and requested for taxi. The aircraft was cleared to taxi to Runway 35 via taxiway S. The aircraft requested for takeoff clearance and was cleared for Take Off at 0305z. Immediately after airborne the pilot reported engine failure without mentioning initially which engine had failed but later confirming failure of the left engine and requested for immediate return back to Cox’s Bazar airport. He was advised by ATC to call left hand down wind. But the control tower spotted the aircraft making a right hand down wind at a very low altitude. All emergency services were made standby from the ATC. The aircraft called final and requested for landing clearance. For reasons so far unknown the aircraft made a low level Go Around. The controller in the tower saw the aircraft flying at about 400 to 500 feet. The surviving Flight Navigator also confirmed this in his statement. The ATC advised the captain to call left hand down wind. But there was no response from the crew. The ATC repeatedly kept calling the aircraft but there was no response from the crew and total communication was lost. At time 0332z the airport authority came to know through other means that the aircraft had crashed approximately 03km west of the airport.
Probable cause:
The accident was the consequence of the combination of the following factors:
a) Failure to initiate a rejected take off during take off roll following the indication of engine failure;
b) Failure to adhere to the company SOP following the detection of the engine failure during take off;
c) Considering the poor visibility at Cox’s Bazar Airport, diverting to the alternate airfield Chittagong Airport located only 50 nm away that has the provision for full ILS approach facility. This could have helped the crew in carrying out a proper one engine out precision approach landing;
d) The aircraft flew at a speed much lower than the clean configuration speed. The aircraft flew at 225 km/h in clean configuration whereas the minimum clean configuration speed is 290 km/hr.
e) As per the FDR data the aircraft stalled while making a turn towards the side of the failed engine at a very low altitude.
Final Report:

Crash of an ATR72-212 in Cox's Bazar

Date & Time: Jul 20, 2014 at 1745 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
S2-AFN
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Dhaka - Cox's Bazar
MSN:
379
YOM:
1993
Flight number:
4H501
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
43
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight from Dhaka, the crew initiated the approach to Cox's Bazar in poor weather conditions due to heavy rain falls. After touchdown, the nose gear collapsed. The airplane slid on its nose for few dozen metres before coming to rest in the middle of the runway that was blocked for almost 22 hours. All 48 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas DC-10-30ER in Chittagong

Date & Time: Jul 1, 2005 at 0853 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
S2-ADN
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Dubai - Chittagong - Dhaka
MSN:
46542
YOM:
1979
Flight number:
BG048
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
15
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
201
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Dubai on a flight to Dhaka with an intermediate stop in Chittagong, carrying 201 passengers and a crew of 15. Weather conditions at Chittagong Airport were poor with a visibility of 1,800 metres in rain, 5-7 oktas cloud at 700 feet, 3-4 oktas cloud at 1,300 feet, 0-2 oktas cloud at 2,600 feet, overcast at 8,000 feet with CB's, temporary visibility of 2 km and wind from 180 at 6 knots. On final approach, the aircraft was unstable but the captain decided to continue the descent. After touchdown on runway 23, the aircraft deviated from the centerline to the right, causing the right main gear to veer off runway. While contacting soft ground, it was torn off, causing the engine n°3 to be partially sheared off. The aircraft slid for few dozen metres before coming to rest in a grassy area along the runway. All 216 occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Wrong approach configuration on part of the crew who failed to follow the SOP's and his failure to initiate a go-around while the aircraft was unstable on short final.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-10-DK off Charlakhi Island: 24 killed

Date & Time: Jul 1, 1957
Operator:
Registration:
AP-AJS
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Chittagong – Dhaka
MSN:
12501
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
20
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
24
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Chittagong Airport, the airplane went out of control, went into a spin and crashed into the sea four km off the Charlakhi Island. All 24 occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were poor with thunderstorm activity.

Crash of a Douglas C-54A-DO Skymaster in Comilla: 7 killed

Date & Time: Dec 30, 1949
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
VT-CYK
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Agartala – Calcutta
MSN:
3089
YOM:
1943
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
En route from Agartala to Calcutta, a fire erupted in the cargo compartment. The captain decided to reduce his altitude and attempted an emergency landing. The four engine aircraft crash landed in a prairie located in Comilla, slid for several yards and came to rest in flames. All three crew members were able to vacate the cabin and were unhurt. It appears that seven villagers were killed while approaching the aircraft that suffered several explosions. The exact cause of the in flight fire remains unknown.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-10-DK Dakota C.4 near Thanchi: 14 killed

Date & Time: Oct 23, 1945
Operator:
Registration:
KJ957
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
14804/26249
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
14
Circumstances:
While cruising at an altitude of 14,000 feet, the aircraft went through a cumulonimbus area. It became uncontrollable, partially disintegrated in the air and crashed near Thanchi. All 14 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Heavy turbulence exceeded the design and certification of the aircraft that partially disintegrated in the air.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-10-DK Dakota C.4 in Chittagong: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 19, 1945
Operator:
Registration:
KJ987
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
14981/26426
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the aircraft skidded on runway but the crew was able to rotate. Just after liftoff, the aircraft stalled and crashed in flames. At least one crew member was killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-1-DK Dakota C.3 in Chittagong

Date & Time: Sep 27, 1945
Operator:
Registration:
FL555
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
11915
YOM:
1943
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Chittagong-Patenga Airport, while in initial climb, an engine caught fire. The captain decided to make an emergency belly landing in a field past the runway end. The aircraft slid for several yards before coming to rest in flames in a ditch. While all four crew members were injured, the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Engine fire.

Crash of a Noorduyn UC-64A Norseman in Daudkandi: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 21, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
44-70470
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
735
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Enroute, the pilot lost control of the aircraft following an engine failure. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot Richard W. Wilkinson was killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3 Dakota IV near Bangalhalia: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jul 13, 1945
Operator:
Registration:
KN562
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
16430/33178
YOM:
1945
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Enroute, an engine failed, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing when the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a field located near Bangalhalia, some 42 km east of Chittagong. All five crew members were killed.
Crew (117th Squadron):
S/Ldr Richard Neville Rowson, pilot,
AC1 Cyril Abel,
W/O Granville Mundon Eason,
F/O Bernard Barker Stansfield,
F/Sgt Augustus Arthur Shallow.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.