The second fatal Asia-Pacific-region Dornier 228 crash in less than a month occurred near Miri, Malaysia, in good weather on the evening of 7 September, killing all ten people on board. Operated by Miri-based Merpati Intan and owned by Royal Brunei Airlines, the 228 came down in jungle-covered hills about 50km (27nm) south of Miri. On 10 August, a Formosa Airlines 228 crashed on approach to landing at Matsu Island, Taiwan, killing all 14 on board (Flight International, 20-26 August).
Source: Flight International
