On June 28, 1993, a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (registration ZS-NEP) operated by Letabu Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Aminuis, Namibia in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The exact cause of the loss of control could not be established. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine airplane crashed in an open field near Aminuis while cruising at 29,000 feet on a flight from Windhoek to Johannesburg. All three occupants were killed.
What happened
The aircraft was operating a flight from Windhoek to Johannesburg when it experienced a sudden loss of control during the cruise phase. At the time of the incident, the plane was flying at an altitude of 29,000 feet. The uncontrolled descent resulted in the aircraft impacting an open field located near Aminuis.
Findings
The investigation into the accident concluded that the precise reason for the loss of control could not be determined. Despite the inability to identify a specific mechanical or operational failure, the outcome was fatal for everyone on board. All three occupants were killed in the crash.
Probable cause
The exact cause of the loss of control could not be established