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Aircraft Crash in Cameron Mountain Range (M21-17)

Kampung Atap, MalaysiaFlight

On September 24, 1982, a De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou (registration M21-17) operated by Royal Malaysian Air Force - Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia was involved in an aviation accident near Kampung Atap, Malaysia in flight. 7 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area near the Cameron Mountain Range while flying from Taiping to Kuala Lumpur, killing all seven people on board.

Incident Overview A twin-engine aircraft operating under the call sign 'Misty 116B' was en route from Taiping to Kuala Lumpur when it crashed in a wooded and isolated area over the Cameron Mountain Range. The specific circumstances leading to the crash were not determined. The wreckage was discovered the following day, and all seven occupants were confirmed killed in the incident. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or operator were provided in the source material. ## Investigation Status The source does not specify a probable cause or additional investigative findings beyond the initial discovery of the wreckage and the fatality count.

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