On October 26, 1966, a Lockheed 12 Electra Junior (registration 9M-ANK) operated by Malaysia-Singapore Airlines - MSA was involved in an aviation accident near Bukit Besi, Malaysia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Aircraft registered 9M-ANK. Photo: SDASM Archives / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
An aircraft crashed during its landing phase at Bukit Besi, resulting in no fatalities but causing a total loss of the airframe.
What happened
During an attempt to land at Bukit Besi, an aircraft was involved in an accident that resulted in a crash. The impact occurred while the aircraft was in the landing phase of flight. While the event caused significant damage to the plane, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.
Findings
Following the incident, the aircraft was determined to be a total loss and was officially written off. The specific mechanical or environmental factors leading to the crash were not detailed in the available report, but the primary outcome was the destruction of the airframe.
What happened in the 26 Oct 1966 Lockheed 12 Electra Junior accident near Bukit Besi, Malaysia?
An aircraft crashed during its landing phase at Bukit Besi, resulting in no fatalities but causing a total loss of the airframe.
Were there any fatalities in the 26 Oct 1966 Lockheed 12 Electra Junior accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 Oct 1966 involved a Lockheed 12 Electra Junior, registration 9M-ANK, operated by Malaysia-Singapore Airlines - MSA, at Bukit Besi, Malaysia.
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