No fatalities

2019-08-06: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (5H-NOW) — Tropical Air — Kilindoni (Mafia Island), Tanzania

Kilindoni (Mafia Island), TanzaniaTakeoff (climb)

On August 6, 2019, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration 5H-NOW) operated by Tropical Air was involved in an aviation accident near Kilindoni (Mafia Island), Tanzania during takeoff. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781190845Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine airplane crashed and caught fire shortly after departing from Kilindoni Airport, resulting in several injuries.

What happened

Following its departure from Kilindoni Airport, a single-engine airplane experienced a catastrophic failure that led to a crash. The accident occurred during the initial climb phase of the flight. Upon impact, the aircraft was consumed by a fire that resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.

Despite the intensity of the post-crash fire, all nine people on board managed to exit the cabin safely. Medical personnel responded to the scene, where six individuals were treated for injuries sustained during the event. Those injured were subsequently moved to a nearby hospital for further care.

Findings

While the specific mechanical or operational reason for the crash was not detailed, the impact was severe enough to cause the aircraft to be completely destroyed by fire.