No fatalities

Bamako-Senou Airport Belly Landing Incident (TZ-DDG)

Bamako, MaliLanding (descent or approach)

On June 14, 2017, a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (registration TZ-DDG) operated by Malian Aéro Company was involved in an aviation accident near Bamako, Mali during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft returned to Bamako-Senou Airport after a cloud seeding mission over Mopti. It made a belly landing for unknown reasons, slid down runway 06/24, and was damaged beyond repair. The pilot was uninjured.

Incident Overview and Context An aircraft was returning to Bamako-Senou Airport after completing a cloud seeding mission over the Mopti region. The mission itself was described as uneventful, and the pilot was in the process of returning to the airport when the incident occurred. ## Landing and Aftermath For unknown reasons, the aircraft made a belly landing on runway 06/24. After touching down, the aircraft slid for a few dozen metres before coming to rest on the right side of the runway. The pilot escaped the incident uninjured. ## Damage and Outcome The aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair. The investigation source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or the exact cause of the belly landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Jun 2017 Beechcraft 200 Super King Air accident near Bamako, Mali?

An aircraft returned to Bamako-Senou Airport after a cloud seeding mission over Mopti. It made a belly landing for unknown reasons, slid down runway 06/24, and was damaged beyond repair. The pilot was uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Jun 2017 Beechcraft 200 Super King Air accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Jun 2017 involved a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air, registration TZ-DDG, operated by Malian Aéro Company, at Bamako, Mali.