ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 25911
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| Date: | Saturday 24 April 1999 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Pilatus PC-6/B1-H2 Turbo Porter |
| Owner/operator: | Sky Club |
| Registration: | 4X-AIY |
| MSN: | 729 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1971 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 10 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Haifa -
 Israel
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Parachuting |
| Departure airport: | Haifa |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The pilot suspected engine fault shortly after take-off, reduced power and attempted to return to the airport. Because of the full load of paratroopers, the aircraft lost heigh quickly and crashed into a hill. The pilot and three paratroopers were killed, six others injured. The wreckage was sold and rebuilt 2005
Sources:
http://www.pc-6.com/history/729.htm
http://www.adf-gallery.com.au//3a14.shtml
http://merchav-aviri.org/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Sep-2008 01:00 | ASN archive | Added |
| 10-Nov-2010 05:42 | TB | Updated [Aircraft type, Cn, Other fatalities, Phase, Nature, Source, Damage, Narrative] |
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