Date & Time:
Mar 17, 2004 at 0615 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 208A Caravan
Operator:
Regional Air Services
Registration:
5H-MUA
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Arusha-Lake Manyara-Kleins Camp-Grumet-Seronera-Lake Manyara-Arusha
MSN:
208-0487
YOM:
1995
Country:
Tanzania
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, pilot encountered engine problem and landed on a road. On touch down, the aircraft hit a stone wall and came to rest. Five occupants were seriously injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The cause of engine failure is unknown.
Shortly after takeoff, pilot encountered engine problem and landed on a road. On touch down, the aircraft hit a stone wall and came to rest. Five occupants were seriously injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The cause of engine failure is unknown.
