No fatalities

Aircraft accident at Sekakes airstrip, Lesotho (7P-LAE)

Sekakes, LesothoTakeoff (climb)

On August 25, 1981, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration 7P-LAE) operated by Lesotho Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Sekakes, Lesotho during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. 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); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed during its takeoff roll at an airstrip in Sekakes, Lesotho, resulting in injuries to all onboard.

What happened

On an unspecified date, an aircraft was involved in an accident while attempting to depart from an airstrip located in Sekakes, Lesotho. During the initial phase of flight, specifically during takeoff, the aircraft went down. The incident resulted in six injuries among the occupants on board. There were no fatalities reported following the crash.

Following the impact, the aircraft was determined to be a total loss and was written off by authorities. The exact sequence of events leading up to the loss of control remains under investigation.

Findings

The specific reasons for the crash have not yet been determined, as the cause of the accident remains unknown at this time.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident is currently undetermined.