Aircraft crash during training approach to Butterworth Airbase

1 fatality • Butterworth AFB (Penang), Malaysia • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine training flight from Kuala Lumpur-Subang Airport crashed during its final approach to Butterworth Airbase, resulting in one fatality.

What happened

During a scheduled training mission departing from Kuala Lumpur-Subang Airport, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control while performing its final approach to Butterworth Airbase. The aircraft drifted off its intended path and struck the perimeter fence of the airfield. The impact caused significant damage to the airframe, leaving the aircraft partially destroyed.

At the time of the accident, meteorological conditions were reported as being good. The incident resulted in one fatality among the crew, while the remaining three occupants sustained injuries during the crash.

Findings

  • The aircraft lost control during the final approach phase of flight.
  • The impact with the perimeter fence was a primary factor in the destruction of the aircraft.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2016-12-21 Beechcraft 200 Super King Air accident near Butterworth AFB (Penang), Malaysia?

A twin-engine training flight from Kuala Lumpur-Subang Airport crashed during its final approach to Butterworth Airbase, resulting in one fatality.

Were there any fatalities in the 2016-12-21 Beechcraft 200 Super King Air accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2016-12-21 involved a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air, registration M41-03, operated by Royal Malaysian Air Force - Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia, at Butterworth AFB (Penang), Malaysia.

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