5W-FAU — routes, history & safety record

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Safety history

January 7, 1997Accident
At about 1038 hours on Tuesday 7 January 1997, Polynesian Airlines’ DHC-6 (Twin Otter) 5W FAU collided with the western slopes of Mt Vaea, Apia, in conditions of low cloud and heavy rain.
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter · 3 fatalities
The following causal factors were identified: • The decision by the captain to continue the flight toward Fagali’i in reduced visibility and subsequently in cloud. • Mis-identification of ground features, or an inappropriate heading and altitude flown, as a result of inadequate visual reference. Full accident record