DQ-FER

On November 10, 1988 at 12:00 AM, DQ-FER experienced a crash involving Beechcraft 80 Queen Air, operated by Sunflower Airlines, with the event recorded near Matei (Taveuni Island) All Fiji Islands.

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

10 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 10 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 8, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

On final approach to Matei Airport, the crew initiated a go-around procedure when the twin engine aircraft struck a tree and crashed, bursting into flames. All 10 occupants were injured.

Aircraft reference details include registration DQ-FER, MSN LD-402, year of manufacture 1968.