On July 8, 1995, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration TR-LBJ) operated by Air Inter Gabon was involved in an aviation accident near Medouneu, Gabon during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost stability and altitude after the left wing struck trees during the final approach. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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.