Aircraft crash at Jesselton Point near Kota Kinabalu

No fatalities • Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed near Kota Kinabalu Airport during its final approach, resulting in injuries to all five people on board.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight toward Kota Kinabalu Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall. The descent resulted in the plane crashing at Jesselton Point, which is situated approximately 5 km from the threshold of runway 20.

All five occupants on board sustained injuries during the impact. While there were no fatalities reported, the aircraft was destroyed in the accident and subsequently written off.

Findings

  • The aircraft entered a stall while maneuvering for landing.
  • The crash occurred in close proximity to the airport runway threshold.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its final approach to the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1960-12-21 De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident near Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed near Kota Kinabalu Airport during its final approach, resulting in injuries to all five people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1960-12-21 De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1960-12-21 involved a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, registration VR-OAC, operated by Borneo Airways, at Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its final approach to the runway.

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