On June 28, 2005, a Cessna 208A Caravan (registration N9324F) operated by Air Serv International was involved in an aviation accident near Matemo Island, Mozambique during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft impacted the ground short of the runway threshold during its final approach. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A single-engine aircraft crashed short of the runway threshold during its final approach to Matemo Island Airport, resulting in no fatalities.
What happened
During the final approach phase of flight to Matemo Island Airport, a single-engine aircraft struck the ground before reaching the runway threshold. The impact caused the aircraft to lose its undercarriage, leading to the plane coming to rest in an inverted position. Following the impact, a fire broke out, which ultimately destroyed the airframe.
Despite the intensity of the post-crash fire, all 11 occupants were able to evacuate the wreckage. There were no fatalities reported in the accident, though the passengers and crew sustained minor injuries during the event.
Probable cause
The aircraft impacted the ground short of the runway threshold during its final approach.