What happened
A training mission originated from Blantyre-Chileka Airport, carrying two crew members: an instructor and a pilot in training. During the flight, the instructor intentionally deactivated the right engine to conduct a simulated failure procedure. Shortly after this maneuver, the left engine also experienced a loss of power and failed.
In an attempt to recover, the crew tried to restart the right engine, but the procedure was unsuccessful. Faced with a dual engine failure, the pilots attempted an emergency return to Blantyre Airport. During the final approach phase, the aircraft entered a stall and impacted the ground approximately 1,300 meters before reaching the runway. The accident resulted in one fatality and one serious injury.
Findings
- The flight sequence involved a simulated engine failure followed by an actual failure of the remaining engine.
- The loss of power in the left engine prevented the crew from maintaining flight stability during the approach.
- The aircraft's descent ended in a stall during the landing phase.