Beech 1900 crash during approach at Maputo International Airport

No fatalities • Maputo, Mozambique

A Kaya Airlines Beech 1900C crashed into terrain while on landing approach at Maputo International Airport in Mozambique.

What happened

On December 3, 2010, at approximately 2040 UTC, a Beech 1900C, registration C9-AUO, was performing a landing approach at Maputo International Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique. The flight had originated from Nampula, Mozambique. During the approach, the aircraft struck the terrain. At the time of the accident, the weather consisted of instrument meteorological conditions.

Of the 17 people on board, there were 6 serious injuries, and there were no fatalities. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Dec 2010 BEECH 1900 C accident near Maputo, Mozambique?

A Kaya Airlines Beech 1900C crashed into terrain while on landing approach at Maputo International Airport in Mozambique.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Dec 2010 BEECH 1900 C accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Dec 2010 involved a BEECH 1900 C, operated by Kaya Airlines, at Maputo, Mozambique.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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