Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 15 November 2017
Aircraft Type: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
Owner/operator: Coastal Aviation
Registration Number: 5H-EGG
Location: Empakaai area –
ÿ Tanzania
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 11 / Occupants: 11
Component Affected: Aircraft engineAircraft engine
Category: Accident
A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan crashed in the Empakaai area of Tanzania, resulting in the deaths of all ten passengers and one pilot. The aircraft was en route to Serengeti, carrying four tourists and safari camp personnel.A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan crashed in the Empakaai area of Tanzania, resulting in the deaths of all ten passengers and one pilot. The aircraft was en route to Serengeti, carrying four tourists and safari camp personnel.
Description
A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan operated by Coastal Aviation, was involved in an accident in the Empakaai area in Tanzania. All occupants, ten passengers and one pilot, sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft was en route to Serengeti with four tourists and safari camp personnel.
Source of Information
http://www.coastal.co.tz/new_website/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Accident-in-Empakaai-area-2.pdfhttp://www.coastal.co.tz/new_website/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Accident-in-Empakaai-area-2.pdfPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure during flight.Mechanical failure during flight.Share on:
