1 fatality

2016-12-21: Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (M41-03) — Royal Malaysian Air Force - Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia — Butterworth AFB (Penang), Malaysia

Butterworth AFB (Penang), MalaysiaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 21, 2016, a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (registration M41-03) operated by Royal Malaysian Air Force - Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia was involved in an aviation accident near Butterworth AFB (Penang), Malaysia during landing or approach. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Aircraft registered M41-03
Aircraft registered M41-03. Photo: MF Kamaruddin / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A twin-engine aircraft on a training flight from Kuala Lumpur-Subang Airport crashed on final approach to Butterworth Airbase, killing one crew member and injuring three others.

Accident

A twin-engine aircraft conducting a training flight from Kuala Lumpur-Subang Airport crashed while on final approach to Butterworth Airbase. The aircraft went out of control and impacted the ground, coming to rest against the airbase's perimeter fence.

Damage and Injuries

The aircraft was partially destroyed by the impact forces. One crew member was killed in the accident, and three other occupants sustained injuries. The exact extent of the damage and injuries was not specified.

Weather Conditions

Weather conditions at the time of the accident were reported as good.

Investigation

As of the initial report, no probable cause for the loss of control was stated. The investigation is ongoing.