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Crash of an Avro 652 Anson in Tanga

Date & Time: Jan 26, 1949
Type of aircraft:
Avro 652 Anson
Operator:
African Air Cars
Registration:
VP-KDI
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Tanga
Tanga Region
Country:
Tanzania
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown at Tanga Airport, a tire burst. The aircraft veered off runway and came to rest in a grassy area. The pilot, sole on board, was unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
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Crash of a De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide in Tanga

Date & Time: May 16, 1943
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
Operator:
Kenya Auxiliary Air Unit
Registration:
K8
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Nairobi - Tanga
MSN:
6413
YOM:
1938
Location:
Tanga
Tanga Region
Country:
Tanzania
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot was performing a flight from Nairobi-Eastleigh to Tanga on behalf of the Eastleigh Communications Flight. On final approach, the twin engine airplane impacted an earth mound and crashed. The pilot escaped unhurt while the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
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