Kolonia - Gabert Island
Flight / Schedule
Kolonia - Gabert Island
Aircraft
Dornier DO.28A/BRegistration
N96155
MSN
3034
Operator
Pacific Missionary AviationDate
June 20, 1977 at 10:45 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Gabert Island Kosrae Island
Region
Oceania • Federated States of Micronesia
Crash Cause
Weather
Narrative Report
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.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
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.
Cause: Weather
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
3
Estimated Survivors
4
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 4
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Kolonia - Gabert Island
Operator
Pacific Missionary AviationFlight Type
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Oceania • Federated States of Micronesia
Aircraft Details
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