Accident Summary
An aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Nadi Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities. During the landing phase, the aircraft was on final approach for runway 21. At an altitude of approximately 500 feet, a flap asymmetry developed: the right flap became stuck at 35° while the left flap remained deployed at 60°. The resulting roll to the left could not be arrested, and the aircraft struck the ground before reaching the runway threshold.
Casualties
Both pilots and nine passengers were killed in the accident. Three other passengers sustained serious injuries.
Investigation
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be an unsecured non-standard flap attachment pin that migrated upward and lodged in a lightening hole.