Britten-Norman Islander crash, Apr 28, 2007, Hamilton-Rav...
Britten-Norman Islander accident on April 28, 2007 near Hamilton-Ravalli County, Montana, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Loss of power in one...
- Date: April 28, 2007
- Aircraft: Britten-Norman Islander
- Location: Hamilton-Ravalli County, Montana, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Loss of power in one engine for reasons not determined by the teardown inspection. Rising, uneven terrain and the heavy load limited the forced landing options.
A Britten-Norman Islander cargo flight lost power in one engine just after takeoff from Hamilton. The pilot feathered the propeller and steered toward an open area, but the landing gear collapsed on rough ground and the aircraft slid into a power pole. No one was injured.