On November 30, 1974, a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air (registration 9M-ASU) operated by Sabah Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Sandakan, Malaysia during takeoff. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a swamp shortly after departing Sandakan Airport during a training mission, resulting in no survivors.
What happened
During a local training flight operating out of Sandakan Airport, a twin engine airplane experienced a loss of control. The incident occurred in the period immediately following takeoff. The aircraft descended into a nearby swampy region, where it impacted the ground.
There were no survivors of the impact. The accident resulted in three fatalities, accounting for all members of the flight crew on board.
Findings
Information regarding the specific mechanical or environmental triggers for the loss of control was not detailed in the initial report, though it is confirmed that the aircraft became uncontrollable during the early stages of flight.