What happened
During a routine local training session conducted at Labuan Airport, an aircraft experienced a critical mechanical failure. The crew was performing a series of touch-and-go maneuvers when they began a subsequent approach. During this phase of the flight, one of the engines ceased functioning properly.
This loss of power caused the aircraft to enter a stall. Unable to maintain controlled flight, the plane descended into the ocean a few hundred meters away from the coastline. The impact resulted in three fatalities and left three crew members with serious injuries.
Findings
- The incident was triggered by the failure of one engine during an approach.
- The loss of power led directly to an aerodynamic stall.
- The crash occurred in maritime waters near the airport perimeter.