Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 30 May 2018
Aircraft Type: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
Owner/operator: Asure Air
Registration Number: 5Y-ETY
Location: 4 km from Obo-Mission Airstrip –
ÿ Central African Republic
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Propeller and nose landing gearPropeller and nose landing gear
Category: Accident
A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan aircraft landed unsafely in a field following takeoff from Obo-Mission Airstrip, Central African Republic. The aircraft sustained damage to the propeller and nose landing gear. The aircraft had reportedly delivered food to UN MINUSCA troops at Obo.A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan aircraft landed unsafely in a field following takeoff from Obo-Mission Airstrip, Central African Republic. The aircraft sustained damage to the propeller and nose landing gear. The aircraft had reportedly delivered food to UN MINUSCA troops at Obo.
Description
A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan force landed in a field, shortly after takeoff from Obo-Mission Airstrip, Central African Republic. The five occupants were not injured. The aircraft sustained damage to the propeller and nose landing gear. The aircraft had reportedly delivered food to UN MINUSCA troops at Obo.
Source of Information
http://rjdh.org/centrafrique-crash-dun-avion-tot-ce-matin-a-4km-dobo-a-lest-du-pays/#prettyPhotohttp://rjdh.org/centrafrique-crash-dun-avion-tot-ce-matin-a-4km-dobo-a-lest-du-pays/#prettyPhotoPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure during takeoff and landing.Mechanical failure during takeoff and landing.Share on:
