2 fatalities

Fatal Crash of Twin-Engine Aircraft Near Sungai Besi (M27-03)

Kuala Lumpur-Sungai Besi AFB (Sempang), MalaysiaTakeoff (climb)

On October 13, 1993, a Cessna 402 (registration M27-03) operated by Royal Malaysian Air Force - Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia was involved in an aviation accident near Kuala Lumpur-Sungai Besi AFB (Sempang), Malaysia during takeoff. 2 people were 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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A twin-engine aircraft lost control shortly after departing Sungai Besi Airport, crashing in a massive explosion approximately 3 km from the runway and killing both pilots on board.

What happened

The incident occurred during the initial climb phase of flight following departure from Sungai Besi Airport. The aircraft involved was a twin-engine model. Shortly after leaving the ground, the plane experienced a loss of control. It subsequently crashed into the terrain at a distance of approximately 3 kilometers from the airfield. The impact resulted in a massive explosion.

Findings

The crash resulted in the deaths of both pilots aboard the aircraft. No other injuries were reported as the event occurred away from populated areas. The primary outcome was the total loss of the aircraft and the fatalities of the flight crew.