On November 28, 2005, a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (registration N73MW) operated by Oriental Energy Resources was involved in an aviation accident near Kaduna-Intl, Nigeria during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine fire/failure for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
After taking delivery at Farnborough and making multiple fuel stops, the crew departed Kaduna. During initial climb, one engine caught fire. The pilot lost control, the aircraft stalled and crashed, killing both occupants.
Flight Details
The crew took delivery of the aircraft at Farnborough and planned to transfer it to Abuja. The itinerary included fuel stops at Paris-Le Bourget, Oued Isara, and Kaduna. After the stop at Kaduna, the aircraft departed from runway 05.
Accident Sequence
Shortly after takeoff, during the initial climb phase, one of the engines caught fire. The pilot-in-command lost control of the airplane. The aircraft subsequently stalled and crashed, and upon impact it burst into flames. Both occupants were killed in the accident.
Investigation and Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be an engine fire or failure for unknown reasons. No further details about the specific engine or aircraft type were disclosed in the findings.