The Aircraft took off from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport at approximately11:15 Hours local time with 1 pilot and 4 passengers on board enroute to Mfuwe via Shiwangandu. On landing at Shiwangandu, the aircraft ballooned twice and at the third attempt the aircraft landed with three wheels on the ground which resulted in the nose wheel coming off. The fork made contact with ground without the nose wheel, subsequently dragging on the oleo which led to its collapse and the propeller hitting the ground approximately on the runway centre line. Everyone on board came out of the aircraft when it finally came to a stop with no injuries. The investigation concluded that the accident was due to the collapse of the nose landing gear, and allowed the identification of possible contributory and latent factors.
Date | 03 September 2019 | Investigation status | Complete |
Time | 14:20 CAT | Investigation Period: | 3 Months |
Location | Shiwangandu Airstrip | Investigation phase | Final Report |
State | Muchinga Province | Occurrence type: | Accident |
Report status | Complete | Highest injury level | No Fatalities |
Completion Date | December, 2019 |
Date | 03 September 2019 |
Time | 14:20 CAT |
Investigation status | Complete |
Location | Shiwangandu Airstrip |
Investigation phase | Final Report |
State | Muchinga Province |
Occurrence type | Accident |
Report status | Complete |
Highest injury level | No Fatalities |
Completion Date | January, 2022 |
Manufacturer: | Cessna Aircraft Company | ||
Model: | Cessna U206 | ||
Registration: | 9J-RHE | ||
Serial number: | U206-1033 | ||
Operator: | Skytrails Limited | ||
Type of operation: | Commercial Flight | ||
Sector: | General Aviation | ||
Damage to aircraft: | Extensive Damage | ||
Departure point: | KK Int'l Airport | ||
Destination: | Shiwangandu Airstrip |