Cessna 208B crash near Xakanaka, Botswana

9 fatalities • Xakanaka, Botswana

A chartered Cessna 208B crashed shortly after takeoff from an airstrip near Xakanaka, resulting in multiple fatalities.

What happened

On October 14, 2011, at approximately 1350 local time, a chartered Cessna 208B, registration A2-AKD, crashed shortly after departing from an airstrip near Xakanaka, Botswana. The flight was en route to the Okavanga Delta. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were characterized by visual meteorological conditions.

Of the 12 people on board the aircraft, there were 9 fatalities, 2 serious injuries, and 2 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed in the crash, which was followed by a post-crash fire.

Probable cause

not provided

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Oct 2011 CESSNA 208B accident near Xakanaka, Botswana?

A chartered Cessna 208B crashed shortly after takeoff from an airstrip near Xakanaka, resulting in multiple fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Oct 2011 CESSNA 208B accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Oct 2011 involved a CESSNA 208B, at Xakanaka, Botswana.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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