On December 31, 1993, an Antonov AN-26 (registration 024) operated by Mozambique Air Force - Força Aérea de Moçambique was involved in an aviation accident near Cuamba, Mozambique during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the aircraft missing the runway is currently undetermined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft veered off the runway and into a grassy area during a 1993 incident, resulting in one fatality on the ground.
What happened
During an unspecified event occurring in 1993, an aircraft failed to maintain the runway centerline during its landing phase. The crew missed the paved surface, causing the plane to exit the runway and come to a stop in a nearby grassy area. While the aircraft remained intact, the excursion resulted in a fatal collision with a person located on the ground.
Findings
There were no injuries or fatalities reported among the passengers or the crew members on board the aircraft.
The incident resulted in one death involving an individual on the ground.
The specific cause for the deviation from the runway remains unknown.
Probable cause
The cause of the aircraft missing the runway is currently undetermined.