Aircraft crash off Mare Harbour

1 fatality • Mare Harbour, Falkland Islands • Flight

An aircraft crashed into the sea near Mare Harbour, resulting in one fatality and leaving a passenger injured.

What happened

A fatal aviation accident occurred when an unidentified aircraft plunged into the ocean near Mare Harbour. During the event, the plane capsized and subsequently sank beneath the surface. The impact of the crash resulted in the death of the pilot. One passenger survived the incident; they were discovered later, clinging to a rock formation, and were rescued without sustaining significant injuries.

Findings

The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, making it beyond repair. While the specific sequence leading to the water impact remains under investigation, the wreckage is submerged in the sea off the coast of Mare Harbour.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1976-10-14 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Mare Harbour, Falkland Islands?

An aircraft crashed into the sea near Mare Harbour, resulting in one fatality and leaving a passenger injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 1976-10-14 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1976-10-14 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration VP-FAK, operated by Falkland Islands Government Air Service - FIGAS, at Mare Harbour, Falkland Islands.

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