Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 12 March 1992
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300
Owner/operator: Lina Congo
Registration Number: TN-ACX
Location: near Etsouali –
ÿ Congo
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 8
Component Affected: Aircraft control surfaces (e.g., wings, tail)Aircraft control surfaces (e.g., wings, tail)
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during a severe thunderstorm. The aircraft was struck by lightning, leading to a loss of lift and subsequent impact with the ground.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during a severe thunderstorm. The aircraft was struck by lightning, leading to a loss of lift and subsequent impact with the ground.
Description
Crashed during a thunderstorm.
Primary Cause
Severe thunderstorm conditions, including high winds and lightning strikes, caused loss of control and resulted in a crash.Severe thunderstorm conditions, including high winds and lightning strikes, caused loss of control and resulted in a crash.Share on:
