On February 27, 2022 a Piper PA-32-300 operated by Taurus Aviation departed Siandunda airstrip located within the Livingstone
Control Zone for Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport at 07:15 hours local time. On-board were 01 pilot plus 03
passengers. The aircraft was flown at cruise FL085 and upon arrival in Mulobezi area, the pilot proceeded into a short
scenic flight around Mulobezi district before landing at about 08:10 hours local time. The aircraft was parked at the
airstrip waiting for the next departure time. At About 13:30 hours local time, the pilot plus three passengers prepared
to depart Mulobezi airstrip for a flight to Livingstone and the planned cruising level was FL075. The aircraft took off
using runway 03 and shortly after take-off on initial climb out experienced engine rough running which was immediately
followed by an engine failure. The aircraft crashed about 652m away from the threshold of Mulobezi airstrip and finally
rested upside down opposite its final flight path. The aircraft was extensively damaged and is beyond economical repair. No
postcrash fire broke out. The investigation team concluded that the cause of the accident was due to the pilots inadequate
training on both the technical and operational requirements of the aircraft type. Further, other possible contributory and
latent factors were identified.