Flight Information

  • Operator: AB Airlines
  • Aircraft Type: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX
  • Registration: 9S-EBT
  • Departure Airport: Bukavu-Kamenbe Airport (BKY/FZMA)
  • Destination Airport: Katchungu-Tchambogo Airstrip

Incident Overview

  • Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
  • Time: Noon
  • Location: Katchungu-Tchambogo Airstrip, Congo (Democratic Republic)
  • Flight Phase: Landing
  • Nature: Unknown

Aircraft Details

  • Manufacturer Serial Number (MSN): 208B5118 (unconfirmed)
Narrative

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan suffered an accident during landing at Katchungu-Tchambogo Airstrip.
Photos from the accident suggest the aircraft struck an earthen mound. The right-hand wing was severed and a fire erupted.
Initial information suggests the copilot survived. The captain is feared dead.

* Aircraft MSN (208B5118) not confirmed. This aircraft was offered for sale in Benin (TY-ABT) and has a matching color scheme.

Cause of Crash

  • Primary Cause: Aircraft reportedly struck an earthen mound during landing, causing severe damage and a fire.

Investigation Status

  • Confidence Rating: Little or no information is available.
  • Status: No official report available.

Supporting Information

Sources:
https://www.facebook.com/PESAAFM/posts/pfbid033t5aSbgby74csk58NrSj6uJnaBDx9DYcnfUA7RSMRaAKvYpDFJfGJ17xUkHDEkNEl
https://twitter.com/EXPEDITKYALU/status/1765276533411782842
https://www.aircraft.com/aircraft/205856529/ty-abt-2014-cessna-grand-caravan-ex
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