Single-engine aircraft crash in cotton field

1 fatality • Kenema, Sierra Leone • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a cotton field following a collision with trees shortly after takeoff, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

During the initial climb phase following departure, a single-engine aircraft struck a line of trees. The impact caused the aircraft to descend into a nearby cotton field, where the wreckage came to rest.

At the time of the accident, the aircraft was being operated by a single occupant. There were no other passengers on board the flight. The impact with the vegetation and subsequent crash resulted in one fatality, as the pilot was killed in the accident.

Findings

No specific technical malfunctions or external factors were detailed regarding the collision with the trees during the takeoff sequence.

Probable cause

The aircraft collided with trees during the takeoff phase of flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-04-01 Antonov AN-2 accident near Kenema, Sierra Leone?

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a cotton field following a collision with trees shortly after takeoff, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 1995-04-01 Antonov AN-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-04-01 involved a Antonov AN-2, operated by African Air Charter - Sierra Leone, at Kenema, Sierra Leone.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft collided with trees during the takeoff phase of flight.

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