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. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed into a cliff following the encounter of engine problems during an emergency landing attempt. 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.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a cliffside after encountering engine issues during a repositioning flight from Lanseria to Lubumbashi.
What happened
During a positioning flight from Lanseria to the aircraft's home base in Lubumbashi, the crew encountered mechanical difficulties involving the engines. In response to these engine problems, the crew attempted to perform an emergency landing along the Lusaka - Chirundu Road.
During the descent or landing attempt, the twin engine aircraft struck a cliff. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were two injuries recorded among the occupants, though no fatalities were reported in the accident.
Findings
The crew experienced engine-related malfunctions while en route to Lubumbashi.
The decision to execute an emergency landing on the roadway preceded the impact with the cliff.
Probable cause
The aircraft crashed into a cliff following the encounter of engine problems during an emergency landing attempt.