Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 12 December 1959
Aircraft Type: Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer 3
Owner/operator: Scottish Airlines
Registration Number: G-AOEN
Location: Luabo –
ÿ Mozambique
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 15
Component Affected: No. 1 Propeller and Main GearNo. 1 Propeller and Main Gear
Category: Accident
A sales demonstration flight of the Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer resulted in a forced landing due to loss of altitude and subsequent impact with the Zambezi River. The aircraft experienced a rapid decline in height, leading to a landing on an island.A sales demonstration flight of the Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer resulted in a forced landing due to loss of altitude and subsequent impact with the Zambezi River. The aircraft experienced a rapid decline in height, leading to a landing on an island.
Description
The Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer was on a sales demonstration flight in Africa. A flight out of Luabo was made with a takeoff weight within 100 kg of the maximum permitted. The aircraft had climbed to 700 feet when the no. 1 prop was feathered. When over the Zambesi River, the plane began to lose height. The aircraft continued to lose height even with the no. 2 engine at maximum continuous power, so attempts were made to restart the no. 1 engine at 300 feet. These attempts were unsuccessful and a forced landing was carried out on an island in the river. Following impact, the Twin Pioneer slid for approximately 75yds on soft ground and the main gear and both wings became detached.
Primary Cause
Loss of altitude and subsequent impact during a rapid descent over the Zambezi River.Loss of altitude and subsequent impact during a rapid descent over the Zambezi River.Share on:
