11 fatalities

2013-02-11: Casa-Nurtanio CN-235 (IPTN) (3X-GGG) — Government of Guinea — Monrovia-Roberts, Liberia

Monrovia-Roberts, LiberiaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 11, 2013, a Casa-Nurtanio CN-235 (IPTN) (registration 3X-GGG) operated by Government of Guinea was involved in an aviation accident near Monrovia-Roberts, Liberia during landing or approach. 11 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident resulted from multiple errors committed by the pilots who did not carry sufficient attention to the flight and the approach procedure. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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An aircraft carrying senior Guinea Air Force officials crashed on final approach to Roberts Airport, killing all 11 occupants, including the Chief of Staff of the Guinea Army.

Incident

On an unspecified date, an aircraft transporting a delegation of senior officials from the Guinea Air Force to Monrovia crashed during its final approach to Roberts Airport. The aircraft descended too low, struck trees, and crashed in a wooded area near Charlesville, approximately 4 kilometers short of the runway. Impact forces and a subsequent post-crash fire destroyed the aircraft.

Casualties

All 11 occupants were killed in the accident. Among the deceased was General Souleymane Kéléfa Diallo, Chief of Staff of the Guinea Army Forces. The delegation was en route to Monrovia to participate in the celebration of the Liberia Army Forces anniversary.

Investigation

In July 2013, the investigation board confirmed that the accident resulted from multiple errors committed by the pilots. The board found that the pilots did not carry sufficient attention to the flight and the approach procedure. Additionally, investigators concluded that the flight crew was tired, which was considered a contributing factor because their faculties and capacities were diminished.

Probable cause

The accident resulted from multiple errors committed by the pilots who did not carry sufficient attention to the flight and the approach procedure. The flight crew was tired, which was considered a contributing factor because their faculties and capacities were diminished.