On October 10, 1997, a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (registration EC-ERQ) operated by NAYSA Aerotaxis - Navegación y Servicios Aéreos Canarios was involved in an aviation accident near Banjul, Gambia during landing or approach. 9 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft on final approach to Banjul-Yundum Airport crashed 4,300 meters short of runway 32. The wreckage was found 800 meters right of the extended centerline. One passenger was seriously injured and nine occupants, including German tourists, were killed.
Accident Overview
An aircraft operating a flight from Las Palmas crashed during its approach to Banjul-Yundum Airport. The accident occurred at night in poor weather conditions, including low clouds and heavy rain from a tropical storm.
Sequence of Events
After an uneventful flight from Las Palmas, the crew began the descent to Banjul-Yundum Airport. Visibility was limited due to night and poor weather. On final approach, the aircraft crashed 4,300 meters short of runway 32. The wreckage was located 800 meters to the right of the extended centerline.
Casualties
One passenger sustained serious injuries. Nine other occupants, among them German tourists, were killed.