No fatalities

2009-01-21: Beechcraft 90 King Air (A2-AHV) — Kalahari Air Services — Mamuno, Botswana

Mamuno, BotswanaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 21, 2009, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration A2-AHV) operated by Kalahari Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Mamuno, Botswana 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)Primary reportUpdated 1781196925Data APIEditorial standards

During a go-around at Mamuno Airstrip, a twin-engine aircraft descended after raising its undercarriage, struck the runway, veered off, and was destroyed by a grass fire caused by high engine temperature. No injuries occurred.

Incident Overview

A twin-engine aircraft was on approach to Mamuno Airstrip when the pilot decided to abort the landing and execute a go-around. Following the initiation of the go-around procedure, the undercarriage was raised. Despite the power application expected for a climb, the aircraft continued to descend and subsequently struck the runway surface.

Sequence of Events

After impacting the runway, the aircraft slid for several dozen meters before veering off the left side of the runway. It came to rest in a grassy area adjacent to the airstrip. During the slide and after coming to rest, the high temperature of the engines ignited the surrounding grass. The resulting fire engulfed the aircraft, leading to its complete destruction by fire.

Aftermath

There were no injuries reported among the occupants of the aircraft. The aircraft was destroyed by the fire that followed the accident. The incident occurred at Mamuno Airstrip, but no other details such as the aircraft's registration, operator, or date were provided in the source.