No fatalities

Emergency landing following engine failure (5H-TZZ)

Bugelenga, TanzaniaFlight

On October 20, 1987, a Cessna 402 (registration 5H-TZZ) operated by Tanzanair - Tanzanian Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Bugelenga, Tanzania in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine failed due to unknown circumstances. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-13Data APIEditorial standards

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 20 Oct 1987 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 20 Oct 1987 Cessna 402 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Oct 1987 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.