On November 23, 1999, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration OA-4) operated by Botswana Defence Force - Air Wing was involved in an aviation accident near Kwando, Botswana during takeoff. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the accident is currently undetermined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft crashed following its departure from Kwando Airport, resulting in the deaths of all three people on board.
What happened
On the date of the incident, an aircraft departed from Kwando Airport. Shortly after the commencement of the takeoff phase, the aircraft went down. The impact occurred in the vicinity of the departure airfield.
There were three fatalities recorded as a result of the crash, with no survivors among the occupants. The aircraft was occupied by a total of three individuals at the time of the accident.
Findings
The specific reasons for the loss of control or the descent of the aircraft remain unknown at this time. No official determination has been released regarding the mechanical or environmental factors that led to the impact.
Probable cause
The cause of the accident is currently undetermined.
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