No fatalities

Emergency Landing and Crash of Twin-Engine Aircraft Near Lusaka (9Q-CYA)

Chirundu, ZambiaFlight

On July 6, 2014, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration 9Q-CYA) operated by International Trans Air Business was involved in an aviation accident near Chirundu, Zambia in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft departed Lanseria for Lubumbashi but encountered engine issues en route. The crew attempted an emergency landing on the Lusaka-Chirundu Road, resulting in a crash into a cliff. Both occupants were injured, and the airframe was destroyed.

Incident Overview

An aviation incident occurred involving a twin-engine aircraft that had departed from Lanseria. The flight was designated as a positioning move to Lubumbashi, which served as the aircraft's base of operations. During the en-route phase of this journey, the flight crew reported encountering significant engine problems.

Emergency Response and Outcome

Due to the mechanical difficulties experienced in flight, the crew made the decision to execute an emergency landing. They selected a location along the Lusaka-Chirundu Road for this unscheduled stop. However, the attempt did not result in a safe touchdown; instead, the aircraft crashed into a cliff face.

Casualties and Damage Assessment

The impact of the crash resulted in injuries to both individuals on board the aircraft. The airframe sustained catastrophic damage, leading to its total destruction. No further details regarding specific injury severity or recovery operations are provided in the available source material.