Fatal Aircraft Accident at Dakar Leopold Sedar Senghor Airport

Casualties unknown • Aéroport international de Dakar-Yoff, Sénégal, SN

An aircraft accident involving a private flight resulted in fatalities during the landing phase at Dakar, Senegal.

What happened

On the date of the occurrence, an Airbus A310 with registration 6V-XXX was performing a scheduled flight arriving at Dakar Leopold Sedar Senghor Airport. During the approach and landing phase, the aircraft encountered difficulties that led to an accident on the airport grounds. The impact resulted in fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.

The investigation

The Bureau Enquetes et Analyses (BEA) Senegal conducted an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. Investigators examined the flight path, the condition of the aircraft prior to landing, and the operational environment at the airport. The inquiry focused on the sequence of events leading from the initial approach to the moment of impact with the ground.

Probable cause

The investigation identified the primary cause as an incident occurring during the landing phase of the flight.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2000-02-12 Airbus A300 accident near Aéroport international de Dakar-Yoff, Sénégal, SN?

An aircraft accident involving a private flight resulted in fatalities during the landing phase at Dakar, Senegal.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2000-02-12 involved a Airbus A300, registration TU-TAT, operated by Air Afrique, at Aéroport international de Dakar-Yoff, Sénégal, SN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The investigation identified the primary cause as an incident occurring during the landing phase of the flight.

Investigation report by the Bureau Enquetes et Analyses of Senegal (BEA Senegal). Original record: http://bea.sn/spip.php?article39. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Bureau Enquetes et Analyses (BEA), Republic of Senegal.

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