Accident Details
On an air taxi flight from Xakanaka Airstrip to Pom Pom Camp in the Okavango Delta, the aircraft lost height shortly after takeoff and crashed, bursting into flames. The aircraft was totally destroyed by the post-crash fire.
Casualties
The pilot, a British citizen, and seven passengers were killed. Among the deceased passengers were four Swedish, one British, and two French nationals. Four other passengers sustained injuries.
Aftermath
For unknown reasons, the aircraft caught fire shortly after takeoff. No further details regarding the cause have been determined.