On 24 Jul 1999, an Embraer EMB-110P1 Bandeirante operated by Air Fiji was involved in an aviation accident near near Delailasakau. 17 people were killed. The investigation identified controlled flight into terrain as a causal factor. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
On 24 July 1999, Air Fiji Flight 121, an Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante, crashed into a mountain near Delailasakau while en route from Suva to Nadi, killing all 17 on board.
Background
Air Fiji Flight 121 was a regularly scheduled domestic passenger service linking Suva and Nadi, two major cities in Fiji. The flight was operated by Air Fiji under the call signs PC121 and FAJ121. The aircraft assigned to this flight was an Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante.
Accident Sequence
On 24 July 1999, during the flight from Nausori International Airport in Suva to Nadi International Airport, the Bandeirante crashed into a mountain in the vicinity of Delailasakau. The collision resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and the loss of all persons on board.
Casualties
The aircraft carried 15 passengers and 2 crew members. No survivors were reported. The crash remains the deadliest aviation accident in Fiji's history.
Contributing factors
controlled flight into terrain
Related events
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