We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
Takeoff from Vanua Balavu Airport was initiated in poor weather conditions. During the takeoff roll, the airplane deviated to the left then veered off runway and eventually collided with trees. A passenger was killed while both other occupants were injured. Probable cause (official findings): It was determined that the pilot lost control of the aircraft during the takeoff roll in poor weather conditions (low visibility) as he was partially incapacitated due to medication.
De Havilland DH.114 Heron · 1 fatalities