Kolonia - Gabert Island

On June 20, 1977 at 10:45 AM, Kolonia - Gabert Island experienced a crash involving Dornier DO.28A/B, operated by Pacific Missionary Aviation, with the event recorded near Gabert Island Kosrae Island.

The flight was categorized as charter/taxi (non scheduled revenue flight) and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

4 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 4 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 3, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is weather. On final approach to Gabert Island Airport, the twin engine airplane encountered severe turbulences, lost height and crashed in a wooded area. Both wings were partially torn off and the aircraft was destroyed. All four occupants were injured.

Aircraft reference details include registration N96155, MSN 3034.