Britten Norman Islander crash, Oct 23, 1972 (1 killed), L...
Britten Norman Islander accident on October 23, 1972 near Lenakel (Tanna Island), Vanuatu with 1 fatality.
- Date: October 23, 1972
- Aircraft: Britten Norman Islander
- Location: Lenakel (Tanna Island), Vanuatu
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
An Islander operated by Air Melanesiae struck trees after takeoff from Lenakel on Tanna Island while the pilot lowered altitude to show cattle to a passenger. The aircraft crashed inverted in a field, killing one passenger and injuring seven others.