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Aircraft crash at Jesselton Point near Kota Kinabalu (VR-OAC)

Kota Kinabalu, MalaysiaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 21, 1960, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration VR-OAC) operated by Borneo Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its final approach to the runway. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 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

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.

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