Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 15 April 2001
Aircraft Type: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
Owner/operator: Union Charter Trust
Registration Number: ZS-OCZ
Location: near Tembo –
ÿ Congo (Democratic Republic)
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 9
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft experienced a sudden loss of engine power and subsequent fire while attempting an emergency landing in a rural field. The aircraft’s systems failed, leading to a rapid fire and loss of power.A commercial aircraft experienced a sudden loss of engine power and subsequent fire while attempting an emergency landing in a rural field. The aircraft’s systems failed, leading to a rapid fire and loss of power.
Description
Lost engine power and caught fire while trying to carry out an emergency landing in a field.
Primary Cause
Engine failure and fire due to a mechanical malfunction during an emergency landing.Engine failure and fire due to a mechanical malfunction during an emergency landing.Share on:
