Aircraft overrun during takeoff at Kasaba Bay Airport

No fatalities • Kasaba Bay, Zambia • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced engine issues during its takeoff roll at Kasaba Bay Airport, resulting in a runway excursion and significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

While performing a takeoff roll at Kasaba Bay Airport, the aircraft encountered unspecified mechanical difficulties involving the left engine. In response to the engine malfunction, the captain elected to abort the takeoff sequence and applied emergency braking to halt the vehicle.

Despite these efforts, the aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently before reaching the end of the runway. The plane subsequently overran the paved surface and came to a rest off the runway. While the incident resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to extensive damage, there were no injuries reported among the 46 occupants on board.

Findings

  • The primary factor leading to the excursion was an unidentified issue occurring within the left engine during the initial phase of flight.

Probable cause

An unspecified malfunction in the left engine during the takeoff roll led to an unsuccessful emergency braking attempt and subsequent runway overrun.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1983-07-04 Avro 748 accident near Kasaba Bay, Zambia?

An aircraft experienced engine issues during its takeoff roll at Kasaba Bay Airport, resulting in a runway excursion and significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1983-07-04 Avro 748 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1983-07-04 involved a Avro 748, registration 9J-ADM, operated by Zambia Airways, at Kasaba Bay, Zambia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An unspecified malfunction in the left engine during the takeoff roll led to an unsuccessful emergency braking attempt and subsequent runway overrun.

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