5 fatalities

18 Jun 2018: PIPER PA31 — Madagascar Trans Air — Antananarivo, Madagascar

Antananarivo, Madagascar

On 18 Jun 2018, a PIPER PA31 operated by Madagascar Trans Air was involved in an aviation accident near Antananarivo, Madagascar. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On June 18, 2018, a Piper PA-31 (5R-MKF) operated by Madagascar Trans Air as an instructional flight crashed 5 nm from Ivato International Airport, fatally injuring all five aboard and substantially damaging the aircraft.

Accident Details

On June 18, 2018, at approximately 0615 local time, a Piper PA-31 airplane, registered as 5R-MKF, impacted terrain about 5 nautical miles from Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo, Madagascar. The aircraft was operated by Madagascar Trans Air as an instructional flight under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Madagascar.

Occupants and Damage

The pilot in command, two pilot observers, one pilot monitor, and one passenger were fatally injured in the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the Bureau des Enquêtes des Accidents et Incidents de l'Aviation Civile (BEAC) of Madagascar. This report contains only information released by the BEAC. Further information may be obtained from BEAC at the Ministry of Transport, Rue Jules Ranaivo, Anosy, Antananarivo, Madagascar.