Emergency landing following engine failure

No fatalities • Bugelenga, Tanzania • Flight

An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing in a field after experiencing an engine malfunction during flight.

What happened

During the flight, the aircraft experienced a mechanical issue involving the loss of power from one of its engines. In response to the failure, the pilot initiated a descent to a lower altitude to manage the situation.

Following the reduction in altitude, the pilot successfully executed an emergency landing within a pasture. Despite the nature of the incident, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.

Findings

  • The primary factor contributing to the emergency was an engine failure.
  • The specific underlying reason for the loss of power remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The engine failed due to unknown circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1987-10-20 Cessna 402 accident near Bugelenga, Tanzania?

An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing in a field after experiencing an engine malfunction during flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 1987-10-20 Cessna 402 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1987-10-20 involved a Cessna 402, registration 5H-TZZ, operated by Tanzanair - Tanzanian Air Services, at Bugelenga, Tanzania.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failed due to unknown circumstances.

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