About Double Six Memorial Park
Double Six Memorial Park is a landscaped memorial park in Sembulan, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, near the Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight path. It commemorates the 6 June 1976 plane crash known as the Double Six Tragedy, which claimed the lives of Sabah Chief Minister Tun Fuad Stephens and ten others. The park features a stone obelisk monument inscribed with victims' names, set within a quiet coastal garden overlooking the sea.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, quiet landscaped park with a central stone obelisk monument, paved walkways, benches and manicured gardens. The monument displays bronze plaques with the names of the victims and details of the 1976 incident. The park is located on a coastal slope in Sembulan with views toward the sea and airport runway, offering a calm, reflective environment for sightseeing, photography and brief historical learning.
Key highlights
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Central stone obelisk monument dedicated to the victims of the 6 June 1976 air crash
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Bronze plaques inscribed with names and information about the eleven victims
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Landscaped coastal garden with paved walkways and seating areas
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Location near the original crash site close to Kota Kinabalu International Airport
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Quiet reflective setting with sea views
History of Double Six Memorial Park
The park commemorates the Double Six Tragedy of 6 June 1976, when a Nomad aircraft crashed in Sembulan while approaching Kota Kinabalu International Airport. The crash claimed eleven lives, including Sabah's first Chief Minister Tun Fuad Stephens and several state ministers. The monument was erected on a site near the crash location to memorialize the victims and mark the event in Sabah's history.
Culture & Context
The memorial serves as a place of remembrance and respect for the victims and is visited for quiet reflection. It is a recognized historical landmark in Kota Kinabalu and is often included in city heritage visits.
Route
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