On September 20, 1983, a Cessna 402 (registration 5X-LCP) operated by Larco Concrete Products was involved in an aviation accident near Moyo, Uganda during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed while operating from a saturated and soft airfield surface during takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An unidentified aircraft crashed while departing from an airfield in Mayo under difficult ground conditions.
What happened
An aviation accident occurred at an airfield located in Mayo during the takeoff phase of flight. The aircraft was attempting to depart from a runway that was noted to be heavily saturated and soggy at the time of the incident. During the initial climb or ground roll, the aircraft crashed, though the specific sequence of mechanical or aerodynamic failure has not been detailed.
Findings
The airfield conditions were characterized by significant moisture and soft ground.
The fate of the occupant remains unconfirmed following the impact.
Soggy runway conditions are noted as a primary factor regarding the environment during the accident.
Probable cause
The aircraft crashed while operating from a saturated and soft airfield surface during takeoff.
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