Dornier DO.28D Skyservant crash, Dec 5, 1994, Nuuk
Dornier DO.28D Skyservant accident on December 5, 1994 near Nuuk, Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq, Greenland with no fatalities. Cause: Right engine failure...
- Date: December 5, 1994
- Aircraft: Dornier DO.28D Skyservant
- Location: Nuuk, Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq, Greenland
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Right engine failure of undetermined cause; a missing hinge pin in the injector air heating system was found but no other technical fault. The crash on approach is attributed to a possible windshear and an approach speed about 10 to 15 knots below the prescribed speed, and the pilot was reportedly not certified for the flight.
A Dornier Do 28D Skyservant on a delivery flight from Germany toward Colombia lost its right engine about 20 minutes after leaving Reykjavik. The pilot diverted to Nuuk, Greenland, but on short final the aircraft turned right and struck the ground, tearing off the undercarriage. Both occupants were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.