BN2P, Antigua East Caribbean Sea, 2012

BN2P, Antigua East Caribbean Sea, 2012

Summary

On 7 October 2012, a Britten-Norman BN2 Islander pilot lost control of their aircraft shortly after take off from Antigua when the right engine stopped due to the presence of water in the corresponding fuel tank. The Investigation found that heavy rain whilst the aircraft had been parked prior to flight had resulted in water entering the tank because of anomalies in the fuel tank filler neck and cap. The reason why the pilot had been unable to keep control of the aircraft was not explained but evidence of his performance under training and test suggested weakness in aircraft control.

Description

On 7 October 2012, a Britten-Norman BN2A-26 Islander (VP-MON) being operated by Fly Montserrat on a scheduled Visual Flight Rules (VFR) passenger flight from Antigua to Montserrat (both self-governing British Overseas Territories) in day VMC crashed shortly after take off within the airport perimeter, killing the pilot and two of the three passengers, the third passenger sustaining serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed by impact damage, especially to the forward fuselage

The remains of the aircraft (Reproduced from the Official Report)

Investigation

Senior staff from the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority (ECCAA) attended the accident site upon notification and began an Investigation immediately. The accident site was recorded as being approximately 140 metres to the right of take off runway 07 (see below). The UK AAIB was appointed as an Accredited Representative since UK was both the State of Design and Manufacture of the aircraft and (through its registration in a British Overseas Territory) the State of Operator.

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