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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data 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.