On March 16, 1994, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration D2-ECE) operated by Mavewa - Sociedade Comercial e Industrial was involved in an aviation accident near Cabinda, Angola in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine problems for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A cargo flight en route to Cabinda experienced right engine problems, leading to an emergency landing in a field 16 km from the airport. The pilot escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Weather conditions were poor.
Accident Overview
A cargo flight destined for Cabinda encountered a problem with its right engine during the journey. The pilot reported the issue and opted to make an emergency landing. However, the aircraft crash-landed in an open field located 16 kilometers from Cabinda Airport. The aircraft sustained severe damage and was damaged beyond repair. The pilot escaped the accident uninjured.
Circumstances
The accident occurred while the aircraft was en route to Cabinda on a cargo mission. The pilot had reported difficulties with the right engine prior to the emergency landing attempt. The crash-landing site was an open field 16 km from Cabinda Airport.
Weather
Weather conditions at the time of the accident were reported as poor.
Findings
The official probable cause for the accident is engine problems for unknown reasons.
