Aircraft crash during landing at Tete Airport

No fatalities • Tete, Mozambique • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft carrying three military officers crashed upon arrival at Tete Airport, resulting in no injuries but significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

On the date of the incident, an aircraft was performing a landing maneuver at Tete Airport. The flight had originated from Maputo and was transporting three military officers. During the final approach or touchdown phase, the aircraft experienced a crash. Despite the impact, all four occupants on board managed to evacuate the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. While the specific mechanical or operational reasons for the loss of control during landing were not detailed in the provided report, the primary outcome was the total destruction of the airframe and the successful escape of all passengers and crew.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1972-06-15 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Tete, Mozambique?

An aircraft carrying three military officers crashed upon arrival at Tete Airport, resulting in no injuries but significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1972-06-15 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1972-06-15 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration CR-AMX, operated by Transportes Aéreos de Tete, at Tete, Mozambique.

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