On January 8, 1998, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration 9M-MDJ) operated by Malaysian Airlines System - MAS was involved in an aviation accident near Limbang, Malaysia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft overran the runway after an unstable landing characterized by multiple bounces and a late touchdown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft veered off the runway and entered a ditch after an uncontrolled landing, resulting in no injuries but significant damage to the plane.
What happened
During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a series of instabilities upon touchdown. The aircraft made contact with the runway surface at a point too far down the length of the strip, which led to two distinct bounces.
Following these impacts, the pilot lost directional control of the vehicle. The aircraft subsequently skidded along the runway surface and overran the end of the paved area. The sequence concluded when the plane came to a stop inside a nearby ditch. While the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair, all eight occupants managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.
Findings
The primary factor in the excursion was the uncontrolled bouncing and subsequent loss of control following a long touchdown on the runway.
Probable cause
The aircraft overran the runway after an unstable landing characterized by multiple bounces and a late touchdown.
What happened in the 8 Jan 1998 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Limbang, Malaysia?
An aircraft veered off the runway and entered a ditch after an uncontrolled landing, resulting in no injuries but significant damage to the plane.
Were there any fatalities in the 8 Jan 1998 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Jan 1998 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration 9M-MDJ, operated by Malaysian Airlines System - MAS, at Limbang, Malaysia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft overran the runway after an unstable landing characterized by multiple bounces and a late touchdown.
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