Incident Details
On August 11, 2012, at approximately 1136 UTC, a British Aerospace BAe 146-199 aircraft, registration A2-ABF, operated by Air Botswana as a scheduled commercial flight, was conducting a takeoff from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gaborone, Botswana. During the takeoff roll, the flight crew experienced a loss of power in the number two engine, prompting them to abort the takeoff. The aircraft was carrying 4 crew members and 28 passengers, all of whom were uninjured. The flight was destined for Johannesburg, South Africa.
Investigation
The Directorate of Accident Investigation (DAI) of the Botswana Ministry of Transport and Communication has instituted an investigation into the incident. As the State of manufacture of the engine, a US Accredited Representative has been appointed to participate in the investigation. At this stage, no probable cause has been determined.