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Crash of a Britten Norman BN-2A-3 Islander near Mutare: 6 killed

Date & Time: Mar 27, 2017 at 0815 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
C9-AOV
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Beira - Mutare - Harare
MSN:
624
YOM:
1970
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft was performing a charter flight from Beira to Harare with an intermediate stop in Mutare on behalf of the Mozambican company Cornelder. Ten minutes before its ETA in Mutare Airport, while descending to the altitude of 5,200 feet, the crew encountered marginal weather conditions when the aircraft hit obstacles and crashed on the slope of a mountain located in the Vumba Botanical Reserve. The wreckage was found 23 km southeast from the airport. It appears that a passenger survived but later died from his injuries. Among the passengers were Adelino Mesquita, brother of the Minister of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Mozambique.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of an Antonov AN-32B in Marromeu

Date & Time: Jun 10, 1992 at 0920 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
CCCP-48058
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Beira - Marromeu
MSN:
28 07
YOM:
1991
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was completing a cargo flight from Beira, carrying a load of foodstuffs. After touchdown, the captain realized he landed on the wrong runway that was only 2,600 feet long but failed to initiate a go-around procedure. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran and came to rest few dozen metres further. All five occupants were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The crew mistakenly landed on the wrong runway (too short for such aircraft) and failed to initiate a go-around. It was reported that interferences occurred on frequency during the approach, causing the pilots to misinterpret ATC instructions.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-DK in Vila de Sena: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 25, 1991 at 1500 LT
Registration:
C9-STD
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Beira - Vila de Sena
MSN:
14026/25471
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The aircraft was approaching Vila de Sena Airstrip following a cargo flight from Beira, carrying a load of various goods. As the airfield was located in an area subject to combats, the crew completed a low approach to avoid any hostile action. On approach to a grassy airfield, the aircraft drifted to the right so the captain elected to correct the deviation when the aircraft struck trees, stalled and crashed in the Zambezi River. Two crew members were rescued while a third was killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-1-DK near Beira: 6 killed

Date & Time: Aug 1, 1981
Registration:
F-BJHC
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
14311/25756
YOM:
1944
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The aircraft was carrying three operators and three crew members on a local aerial photography mission on behalf of the Shell Oil Group. For such mission, the aircraft was equipped with a 30 meters long cable fixed to the tail and supporting a sensor system where various measurement equipment were fixed. En route, the crew was contacted by ATC to change heading when the airplane was hit by two surface-to-air SAM-7 missiles. One missile struck the tail and the second struck the left engine that exploded. Out of control, the aircraft entered a dive and crashed, killing all six occupants.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the aircraft was mistakenly shot down by the Mozambican Army who thought the aircraft was a military airplane towing an unidentified equipment.

Crash of a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo in Beira: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jun 29, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
C9-AKG
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
31-154
YOM:
1968
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
At liftoff, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed near the runway end. Three occupants were seriously injured while four others were killed.

Crash of a Nord 2502B Noratlas in Praia Sepúlveda

Date & Time: Jun 13, 1967 at 2200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
6414
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Beira - Lourenço Marques
MSN:
149
YOM:
1957
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While cruising by night on a flight from Beira to Lourenço Marques, the crew encountered technical problems and elected to make an emergency landing. The crew completed a belly landing on a beach located in Praia Sepúlveda, south of Xai-Xai. All 15 occupants escaped uninjured while the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Lockheed PV-2D Harpoon in Beira

Date & Time: Aug 25, 1964
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
4604
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
15-1602
YOM:
1945
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed upon landing at Beira Airport. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon in Chimoio: 6 killed

Date & Time: Feb 5, 1963
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
4617
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Chimoio – Beira
MSN:
15-1199
YOM:
1944
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Chimoio Airport, the twin engine aircraft encountered difficulties to gain height, struck power cables and crashed near Vila Pery, northeast of the airfield. Six passengers were killed while seven other occupants were injured.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 1B in Lagoa Pati

Date & Time: May 14, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CR-ACM
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Beira – Maputo
MSN:
04158
YOM:
1948
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Beira to Maputo, a fuel exhaustion forced the crew to attempt an emergency landing in Lagoa Pati. While all five occupants were uninjured, the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a Junkers JU.52/3m in Lagoa Pati

Date & Time: Feb 12, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CR-AAJ
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Beira – Lourenço Marques
MSN:
5962
YOM:
1938
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing for unknown reason. The three engine aircraft crash landed near Lagoa Pati. All 15 occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.