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Single-Engine Aircraft Stalls on Approach; Captain Dies After Crash (TT-BAU)

N'Gaoundéré, CameroonLanding (descent or approach)

On June 10, 2013, a Cessna 208A Caravan (registration TT-BAU) operated by CotonTchad was involved in an aviation accident near N'Gaoundéré, Cameroon during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine trouble for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft carrying five occupants crashed on final approach to N'Gaoundéré Airport after reporting engine trouble. All were injured, the captain later died. Probable cause: engine trouble for unknown reasons.

Accident Details

A single-engine aircraft operated on behalf of CotonTchad, the Chadian National Coton Company, departed Moundou, Chad, for Douala, Cameroon. The flight carried three passengers and two pilots. En route, the crew informed air traffic control about engine problems and elected to divert to N'Gaoundéré Airport. While on final approach, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a marshy field near the airport. The aircraft was destroyed.

Occupants and Injuries

All five occupants sustained injuries. Both crew members were seriously injured. The captain succumbed to his injuries a few hours after the crash.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause to be engine trouble for unknown reasons.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Jun 2013 Cessna 208A Caravan accident near N'Gaoundéré, Cameroon?

A single-engine aircraft carrying five occupants crashed on final approach to N'Gaoundéré Airport after reporting engine trouble. All were injured, the captain later died. Probable cause: engine trouble for unknown reasons.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Jun 2013 Cessna 208A Caravan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Jun 2013 involved a Cessna 208A Caravan, registration TT-BAU, operated by CotonTchad, at N'Gaoundéré, Cameroon.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine trouble for unknown reasons.

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