Britten-Norman Islander crash, Jul 19, 2013, Perico Island
Britten-Norman Islander accident on July 19, 2013 near Perico Island, Panamá, Panama with no fatalities. Cause: Right engine failure, followed by loss...
- Date: July 19, 2013
- Aircraft: Britten-Norman Islander
- Location: Perico Island, Panamá, Panama
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Right engine failure, followed by loss of altitude on one engine because of low cylinder compression, after the crew continued toward the airport rather than landing on Contadora Island; the weight of occupants and cargo may have contributed.
A few minutes after takeoff from Punta Coco, the right engine of the Islander failed over the Bay of Panama. The pilot feathered the propeller and tried to reach Panama City, but could not, so he landed on Perico Island. The right main gear tore off and the aircraft slid into a freight container. All eight occupants were unhurt and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.