Single-engine aircraft crash near N'Gaoundéré Airport

1 fatality • N'Gaoundéré, Cameroon • Landing (descent or approach)

A single-engine aircraft operating for CotonTchad crashed during its approach to N'Gaoundéré Airport following reports of engine difficulties.

What happened

A flight operated by the Chadian National Coton Company, CotonTchad, departed from Moundou, Chad, bound for Douala, Cameroon. The aircraft was carrying two pilots and three passengers at the time of the incident. During the flight, the crew contacted air traffic control to report mechanical issues involving the engine and subsequently decided to divert the flight to N'Gaoundéré Airport.

While performing the final approach to the runway, the single-engine aircraft experienced a stall, resulting in a crash into a marshy area situated close to the airport. The impact caused the total destruction of the airframe.

Findings

All five people on board sustained injuries during the accident. Both members of the flight crew suffered serious injuries. While the initial reports indicated five survivors, the pilot later succumbed to his injuries several hours after the crash, resulting in one fatality and four injuries.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during the final approach following an engine malfunction.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2013-06-10 Cessna 208A Caravan accident near N'Gaoundéré, Cameroon?

A single-engine aircraft operating for CotonTchad crashed during its approach to N'Gaoundéré Airport following reports of engine difficulties.

Were there any fatalities in the 2013-06-10 Cessna 208A Caravan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2013-06-10 involved a Cessna 208A Caravan, registration TT-BAU, operated by CotonTchad, at N'Gaoundéré, Cameroon.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during the final approach following an engine malfunction.

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