Emergency landing of cargo aircraft near Cabinda

No fatalities • Cabinda, Angola • Flight

A cargo flight en route to Cabinda resulted in an emergency crash landing following reports of engine failure during poor weather conditions.

What happened

During a cargo operation destined for Cabinda, the flight crew encountered mechanical difficulties involving the right engine. Following the identification of these engine issues, the pilot decided to perform an emergency descent to land the aircraft safely.

While attempting the maneuver, the aircraft type (unspecified) crash landed in an open field situated approximately 16 km from Cabinda Airport. The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the crash, the pilot was able to exit the wreckage and escaped the incident uninjured.

Findings

At the time of the accident, the area was experiencing poor weather conditions. The primary factor leading to the crash landing was the reported malfunction of the right engine during the flight.

Probable cause

The pilot performed an emergency landing following a reported failure of the right engine.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1994-03-16 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Cabinda, Angola?

A cargo flight en route to Cabinda resulted in an emergency crash landing following reports of engine failure during poor weather conditions.

Were there any fatalities in the 1994-03-16 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1994-03-16 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration D2-ECE, operated by Mavewa - Sociedade Comercial e Industrial, at Cabinda, Angola.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot performed an emergency landing following a reported failure of the right engine.

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