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Single-Engine Aircraft Overruns Mweya Airstrip and Collides with House (5X-GBR)

Mweya, UgandaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 31, 2022, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration 5X-GBR) operated by BAR Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Mweya, 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine airplane overran the runway at Mweya Airstrip in Queen Elizabeth National Park after landing, colliding with a house. All five occupants escaped uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview A single-engine airplane landed at Mweya Airstrip, located within Queen Elizabeth National Park, but was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. The aircraft overran the runway and collided with a house. The incident occurred after the aircraft had just completed a charter flight. The flight carried three European citizens and two pilots, for a total of five occupants. All five occupants escaped the accident uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or the exact cause of the overrun.

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What happened in the 31 Dec 2022 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident near Mweya, Uganda?

A single-engine airplane overran the runway at Mweya Airstrip in Queen Elizabeth National Park after landing, colliding with a house. All five occupants escaped uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Dec 2022 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Dec 2022 involved a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration 5X-GBR, operated by BAR Aviation, at Mweya, Uganda.

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