What happened
In the early morning hours, a single-engine aircraft departed from the Seronera Airstrip, beginning a short-distance flight toward Grumeti Hills, located approximately 40 km to the northwest. Shortly after the aircraft left the ground, the flight became uncontrollable. During the descent, the plane struck a concrete wall and subsequently flipped over, landing upside down.
Findings
- The accident resulted in two fatalities, involving both the pilot and the single passenger on board.
- The aircraft lost control during the initial climb phase of the flight.
- The impact with a concrete structure was the primary factor in the crash.