What happened
On the date of the incident, a single-engine aircraft was performing a landing at the Lobo Airstrip, located near the Lobo Wildlife Lodge within the Serengeti National Park. Upon completing the touchdown, the aircraft lost directional control and drifted toward the left side of the runway. The excursion continued until the plane collided with a tree.
While the impact caused the aircraft to be damaged beyond repair, no fire was reported at the scene. The incident involved a total of eleven people on board. The pilot and two passengers sustained injuries during the collision, while the remaining eight occupants were not harmed.
Findings
- The aircraft veered off the runway following touchdown.
- The sequence of events concluded when the aircraft struck a tree.