Incident Overview
An aircraft en route from Menyamya to Marawaka encountered deteriorating weather conditions while navigating a deep valley. The pilot decided to locate a break in the clouds to exit the area. During this maneuver, at an indicated airspeed of 80 knots, the aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall. It subsequently collided with trees and impacted hilly terrain.
Casualties and Damage
The crash resulted in the death of one passenger. Nine other occupants sustained injuries. The aircraft was destroyed by the impact.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident. The pilot failed to monitor the airspeed indicator and did not recognize that the speed had decreased while attempting to climb out of the deep valley.