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Mwanza Airport Runway Excursion (5H-MVZ)

Mwanza, TanzaniaLanding (descent or approach)

On March 1, 2010, a Boeing 737-200 (registration 5H-MVZ) operated by Air Tanzania was involved in an aviation accident near Mwanza, Tanzania during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered 5H-MVZ
Aircraft registered 5H-MVZ. Photo: Hansueli Krapf / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An aircraft experienced control issues after landing at Mwanza Airport, veering off the runway. The nose gear collapsed on soft ground, but all 80 occupants escaped uninjured.

Incident Overview Following its landing at Mwanza Airport, the aircraft encountered control problems. The aircraft deviated to the left and subsequently veered off the runway. While contacting soft ground, the nose gear collapsed, and the aircraft came to rest near a taxiway. All 80 occupants escaped uninjured, while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. ## Safety Outcomes The incident resulted in no injuries among the 80 occupants. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair, and the nose gear collapsed during the excursion. The event occurred after landing at Mwanza Airport, with the aircraft coming to rest near a taxiway.

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