Aircraft crash near Medouneu Airport

No fatalities • Medouneu, Gabon • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed near a soccer field following a collision with trees during its final approach to Medouneu Airport.

What happened

During the final approach phase to Medouneu Airport, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a loss of stability and altitude. As the plane descended, the left wing made contact with trees, which caused the aircraft to lose further height. The descent continued until the aircraft impacted the ground approximately 50 meters from a soccer field. Upon impact, the airframe caught fire, resulting in the total destruction of the aircraft.

Findings

  • The impact with vegetation caused the aircraft to lose altitude.
  • The resulting fire caused the destruction of the aircraft.
  • All eight occupants sustained injuries during the accident.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost stability and altitude after the left wing struck trees during the final approach.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-07-08 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Medouneu, Gabon?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed near a soccer field following a collision with trees during its final approach to Medouneu Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1995-07-08 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-07-08 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration TR-LBJ, operated by Air Inter Gabon, at Medouneu, Gabon.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft lost stability and altitude after the left wing struck trees during the final approach.

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