2 fatalities

2005-02-24: Casa 212 Aviocar — Air Force of Zimbabwe — Harare, Zimbabwe

Harare, ZimbabweTakeoff (climb)

On February 24, 2005, a Casa 212 Aviocar operated by Air Force of Zimbabwe was involved in an aviation accident near Harare, Zimbabwe during takeoff. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781199779Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff during a night training mission, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

During a scheduled night training operation, a twin-engine aircraft departed from Harare Airport. The flight was intended to be a local training mission. However, shortly after the departure phase, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of altitude. The plane subsequently crashed, resulting in two fatalities, as both the pilot and the co-pilot were killed in the impact.

Findings

No specific technical malfunctions or external factors were detailed in the initial report regarding the loss of altitude, though the crash occurred during the early stages of flight following takeoff.