No fatalities

Aircraft landing accident at Nausori Airport (VQ-FAX)

Nausori, Fiji IslandsLanding (descent or approach)

On November 9, 1966, a De Havilland DH.114 Heron (registration VQ-FAX) operated by Fiji Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Nausori, Fiji Islands during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft sustained significant damage following a landing accident at Nausori Airport, resulting in no injuries.

What happened

During an arrival at Nausori Airport, an aircraft was involved in a landing accident. The event occurred during the final phase of flight as the plane attempted to touch down on the runway. While the impact caused substantial structural damage to the airframe, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.

Findings

The aircraft was determined to be a total loss, as the damage sustained during the incident was classified as being beyond repair. The specific mechanical or operational factors that led to the accident were not detailed in the initial report.