No fatalities

Aircraft crash landing at Bukoba Airport (VP-KIG)

Bukoba, TanzaniaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 27, 1953, an Avro 652 Anson (registration VP-KIG) operated by Caspar Air Charters was involved in an aviation accident near Bukoba, Tanzania during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the crash landing remains unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An unidentified aircraft performed an emergency crash landing at Bukoba Airport, resulting in significant damage to the airframe but no injuries to the crew.

What happened

On an unspecified date, an aircraft was involved in a crash landing at Bukoba Airport. During the approach or landing phase, the aircraft struck the ground with enough force to cause extensive structural damage. The impact rendered the airframe a total loss, as it was determined to be damaged beyond repair.

Despite the severity of the impact and the destruction of the aircraft, there were no casualties reported in the incident. Both members of the flight crew emerged from the wreckage without any injuries.

Findings

The specific circumstances leading to the descent and subsequent crash landing remain undetermined at this time. There is currently no information available regarding the mechanical or environmental factors that contributed to the event.

Probable cause

The cause of the crash landing remains unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Apr 1953 Avro 652 Anson accident near Bukoba, Tanzania?

An unidentified aircraft performed an emergency crash landing at Bukoba Airport, resulting in significant damage to the airframe but no injuries to the crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Apr 1953 Avro 652 Anson accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Apr 1953 involved an Avro 652 Anson, registration VP-KIG, operated by Caspar Air Charters, at Bukoba, Tanzania.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the crash landing remains unknown.