On October 27, 1992, a Cessna 402 (registration C9-MJB) operated by Sky Tours - Mozambique was involved in an aviation accident near Malawi, Malawi in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft experienced an engine failure while operating over Lake Malawi, resulting in a crash into the water. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported among those on board.
What happened
The incident occurred when the aircraft suffered a sudden loss of power during flight operations over Lake Malawi. Despite the critical nature of the mechanical failure, the pilot managed to bring the aircraft down into the lake waters rather than on land or populated areas. The impact with the water resulted in the destruction of the airframe, but all individuals on board survived the crash.
Findings
The primary factor leading to this accident was the complete failure of the engine. Official investigations determined that the cause of this mechanical breakdown remained unknown, as no definitive reason for the failure could be identified at the time of the report. The lack of casualties is attributed to the location of the crash within the large body of water.
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