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Crash of a Dornier DO228-212 in Nguru

Date & Time: Sep 12, 1997
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
NAF034
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
8230
YOM:
1994
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the aircraft went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest in a ditch. All 10 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
It was reported that the loss of control occurred after the aircraft ran into large puddles on runway.