On May 12, 2023, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration 5X-RBR) operated by BAR Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Kampala-Kajjansi, Uganda during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A single-engine aircraft on a positioning flight from Kampala-Kajjansi Airport experienced technical issues shortly after takeoff, prompting return for emergency landing. Upon touchdown, the airplane lost control, losing left wing and engine, and came to rest upside down. Both pilots were rescued; the captain was seriously injured and the copilot slightly injured.
Accident Details
Shortly after taking off from Kampala-Kajjansi Airport, the crew of a single-engine airplane encountered technical issues. The pilots decided to return to the airport for an emergency landing. During the landing roll, the aircraft became uncontrollable.
Sequence of Events
Upon touchdown, the airplane went out of control. It lost its left wing and engine before coming to rest inverted in a grassy area adjacent to the runway. Both pilots were rescued from the wreckage. The copilot sustained slight injuries, while the captain was seriously injured.
Flight Purpose
The flight was a positioning trip from Kajjansi Airfield to Mweya, where the pilots were scheduled to pick up passengers for a subsequent flight to Entebbe. No passengers were onboard at the time of the accident.