Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 11 February 1987
Aircraft Type: CASA C-212 Aviocar 200
Owner/operator: Air Force of Zimbabwe
Registration Number: 808
Location: –
ÿ Mozambique
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: The entire aircraft.The entire aircraft.
Category: Accident
A low-level flight from Chimoio (VPY) to Casabananana resulted in a total aircraft destruction due to impact and fire.A low-level flight from Chimoio (VPY) to Casabananana resulted in a total aircraft destruction due to impact and fire.
Description
Struck trees during a low-level flight from Chimoio (VPY) to Casabanana. The airplane was totally destroyed by impact and fire.
Primary Cause
Impact and fire caused by a collision with trees during flight.Impact and fire caused by a collision with trees during flight.Share on:
