10 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident in Cowie Bay (M21-10)

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On March 30, 1970, a De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou (registration M21-10) operated by Royal Malaysian Air Force - Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia was involved in an aviation accident near Cowie Bay, Malaysia in flight. 10 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.

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An aircraft crashed into Cowie Bay under undetermined circumstances, resulting in ten fatalities and nine survivors.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred when an aircraft impacted the waters of Cowie Bay. The specific details regarding the flight's trajectory or the exact moment of impact remain unidentified. During the event, the aircraft struck the bay, leading to a significant loss of life among those on board.

Rescue operations following the crash were successful in retrieving several individuals from the wreckage. Out of all people on board the aircraft, ten fatalities were recorded. The remaining occupants, totaling nine people, were successfully rescued from the scene.

Findings

The precise sequence of events leading to the impact in Cowe Bay is currently unknown, as the circumstances surrounding the crash have not been established. No specific mechanical failures or pilot errors have been documented in relation to this incident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Mar 1970 De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou accident near Cowie Bay, Malaysia?

An aircraft crashed into Cowie Bay under undetermined circumstances, resulting in ten fatalities and nine survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Mar 1970 De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 10 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Mar 1970 involved a De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou, registration M21-10, operated by Royal Malaysian Air Force - Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia, at Cowie Bay, Malaysia.