On October 14, 2011, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration A2-AKD) operated by Moremi Air was involved in an aviation accident near Xakanaka, Botswana during takeoff. 8 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
Shortly after takeoff from Xakanaka Airstrip, an air taxi aircraft lost height and crashed, bursting into flames. The pilot and seven passengers were killed; four others were injured. The aircraft was destroyed by post-crash fire. The cause remains unknown.
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.