Britten-Norman Islander crash, Jul 25, 1991 (9 killed), O...
Britten-Norman Islander accident on July 25, 1991 near Olpoi, Vanuatu with 9 fatalities. Cause: Pilot inexperience in low mountain flying, a route...
- Date: July 25, 1991
- Aircraft: Britten-Norman Islander
- Location: Olpoi, Vanuatu
- Fatalities: 9
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Pilot inexperience in low mountain flying, a route diversion to show the forest to students, and spatial disorientation leading to loss of control.
A Vanair Islander on a scheduled flight from Olpoi to Luganville flew a detour low over forested hills so students could view the forest. The inexperienced low-level pilot lost control after spatial disorientation and struck trees about seven minutes after takeoff. All nine occupants were killed.