Fatal Charter Flight Crash Near Empakaai Camp (5H-EGG)

Incident Overview and Flight Details A single-engine aircraft was operating a charter flight from Arusha Airport to Serengeti National Park when it encountered a fatal accident. The flight was carrying a total of 11 people, consisting of one pilot and 10 tourists. The specific aircraft type and registration were not provided in the official source material. The flight departed from Arusha Airport and was en route to the national park when the incident occurred. The aircraft was flying in marginal weather conditions at the time of the accident. The crash site was located in hilly terrain near Empakaai Camp. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact with the ground. All 11 occupants on board the aircraft were killed in the crash. The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was controlled flight into terrain. This finding indicates that the aircraft was under the control of the pilot when it impacted the terrain, rather than being in an uncontrolled state such as a stall or spin. The marginal weather conditions may have contributed to the accident, but the official cause was specifically identified as controlled flight into terrain. The accident resulted in the total loss of the aircraft and the deaths of all persons on board.