No fatalities

Aircraft destruction following crash in Mwanza (5Y-ATM)

Mwanza, TanzaniaFlight

On September 16, 1976, a Cessna 402 (registration 5Y-ATM) operated by Geosurvey International was involved in an aviation accident near Mwanza, Tanzania in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An unidentified aircraft crashed in Mwanza under unknown circumstances, resulting in the total loss of the airframe due to fire.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in Mwanza involving an aircraft that crashed under unspecified conditions. Following the impact, a post-crash fire ignited, which led to the complete destruction of the aircraft.

Despite the severity of the impact and the subsequent flames, there were no casualties reported in relation to this event. The incident resulted in the total loss of the airframe, though the specific sequence of events leading to the crash remains unconfirmed.

Findings

The exact circumstances surrounding the descent and impact of the aircraft are currently unknown. While the destruction of the vessel was caused by fire following the initial crash, no specific mechanical or operational failures have been documented in the available reports.