Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant crash, Sep 3, 1991 (14 killed)
Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant accident on September 3, 1991 near Long Seridan, Sarawak, Malaysia with 14 fatalities. Cause: Double engine failure from fuel...
- Date: September 3, 1991
- Aircraft: Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant
- Location: Long Seridan, Sarawak, Malaysia
- Fatalities: 14
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Double engine failure from fuel exhaustion due to poor flight preparation, with inadequate fuel checks by the crew. Weak regulatory oversight of the operator was a contributing factor.
A Short Skyvan on a scheduled flight from Bario to Marudi lost both engines from fuel exhaustion about 18 minutes after takeoff. The crew attempted an emergency landing, but the aircraft struck trees about 9 km from Long Seridan. Six passengers survived and 14 occupants, including both pilots, were killed.