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Aircraft Crashes Short of Runway in Moanda, Killing Three (TR-LFK)

Moanda, GabonLanding (descent or approach)

On May 18, 2000, a Beechcraft 1900C (registration TR-LFK) operated by Avirex was involved in an aviation accident near Moanda, Gabon during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain after the crew continued the approach after passing the MDA until the aircraft impacted ground. Poor visibility due to foggy conditions was a contributing factor. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine charter flight from Libreville to Moanda crashed 1,600 meters short of runway 14 during approach in foggy conditions, killing a pilot and two passengers and injuring seven others.

Incident

On a charter flight for the Société d’Électricité et d’Énergie du Gabon (S.E.E.G.), a twin-engine aircraft departed Libreville bound for Moanda. While approaching Moanda, air traffic control cleared the crew to descend to 4,100 feet. The approach was conducted in poor visibility due to fog. During the short final leg, the aircraft struck the ground and crashed 1,600 meters short of runway 14. The impact killed the pilot and two passengers; seven other occupants sustained injuries.

Investigation

The official investigation determined that the accident was a controlled flight into terrain. The crew continued the approach after passing the minimum descent altitude (MDA) until the aircraft impacted the ground. The poor visibility caused by foggy conditions was identified as a contributing factor.

Probable cause

Controlled flight into terrain after the crew continued the approach after passing the MDA until the aircraft impacted ground. Poor visibility due to foggy conditions was a contributing factor.
Controlled flight into terrain

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 May 2000 Beechcraft 1900C accident near Moanda, Gabon?

A twin-engine charter flight from Libreville to Moanda crashed 1,600 meters short of runway 14 during approach in foggy conditions, killing a pilot and two passengers and injuring seven others.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 May 2000 Beechcraft 1900C accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 May 2000 involved a Beechcraft 1900C, registration TR-LFK, operated by Avirex, at Moanda, Gabon.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Controlled flight into terrain after the crew continued the approach after passing the MDA until the aircraft impacted ground. Poor visibility due to foggy conditions was a contributing factor.

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