On May 15, 1990, a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (registration SP-FNA) operated by Geokart was involved in an aviation accident near Delma Island, United Arab Emirates during landing or approach. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced an engine failure while on short final approach. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft crashed during its final approach to Delma Island Airport, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.
What happened
During a flight returning to Delma Island Airport following a completed cartography mission, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control. While performing the final approach phase of the flight, the aircraft descended uncontrollably and struck the ground before reaching the runway.
Upon impact, the aircraft caught fire. There were four fatalities recorded among the occupants of the plane. No survivors were reported from the scene of the accident.
Findings
Official investigations into the crash concluded that the primary factor was an engine failure occurring during the short final stage of the approach.
Probable cause
The aircraft experienced an engine failure while on short final approach.