Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 20 January 1966
Aircraft Type: Douglas R4D-1 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Central African Republic Air Force
Registration Number: TL-KAA
Location: between Douala and Yaound –
ÿ Cameroon
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Cessna 206 twin-engine aircraft wing and control surfaces.Cessna 206 twin-engine aircraft wing and control surfaces.
Category: Accident
A Cessna 206 twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash during takeoff near Douala and Yaound. The aircraft was attempting a standard takeoff procedure when it encountered severe turbulence and terrain, resulting in a sudden loss of control and impact with a significant mountain slope.A Cessna 206 twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash during takeoff near Douala and Yaound. The aircraft was attempting a standard takeoff procedure when it encountered severe turbulence and terrain, resulting in a sudden loss of control and impact with a significant mountain slope.
Description
Crashed into a mountain between Douala and Yaound.
Primary Cause
Severe turbulence and terrain interaction during takeoff.Severe turbulence and terrain interaction during takeoff.Share on:
