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Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander in Mitwaba

Date & Time: Jun 23, 1993
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
9Q-CLW
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Kisengwa - Mitwaba
MSN:
2030
YOM:
1981
Location:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Mitwaba Airfield, the pilot was completing a last turn to join the approach path when the aircraft stalled and crashed on hilly terrain about 3 km short of runway. All four occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the loss of control was the consequence of strong downdrafts and severe atmospheric turbulences specific to this region.

Crash of a Lockheed C-60A-5-LO LodeStar in Mitwaba: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 24, 1947
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
OO-CAR
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Mitwaba – Manono
MSN:
2419
YOM:
1943
Location:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed in a field. All five occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Its is believed the aircraft suffered a dual engine failure.