Single-engine aircraft crash near Vomo Island, Fiji

No fatalities • Vomo Island, Fiji Islands • Landing (descent or approach)

A single-engine aircraft crashed into the ocean near Vomo Island, Fiji, resulting in minor injuries to all six people on board.

What happened

During an approach to Vomo Island, located in the vicinity of Viti Levu, Fiji, a single-engine aircraft went down in the ocean. The impact occurred a short distance from the coastline, specifically a few dozen meters off the shore.

There were six people on board the aircraft at the time of the accident. Following the crash, all six occupants sustained minor injuries. While the passengers and crew survived the event, the aircraft itself suffered damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

No specific technical causes or contributing factors were detailed regarding the descent into the sea.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2009-12-29 De Havilland DHC-3 Otter accident near Vomo Island, Fiji Islands?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into the ocean near Vomo Island, Fiji, resulting in minor injuries to all six people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2009-12-29 De Havilland DHC-3 Otter accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2009-12-29 involved a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter, registration DQ-GLL, operated by Pacific Island Air, at Vomo Island, Fiji Islands.

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