Aircraft crash following takeoff from Tabora Airfield

No fatalities • Tabora, Tanzania • Takeoff (climb)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after departing Tabora Airfield during its initial climb phase, resulting in injuries to all onboard.

What happened

During a recent flight departing from Tabora Airfield, a twin engine aircraft experienced a loss of altitude during the early stages of its ascent. While the aircraft was in its initial climb phase, it encountered significant difficulties maintaining necessary height. This led to an aerodynamic stall, causing the plane to descend and impact the ground approximately 130 metres beyond the runway threshold.

There were six people on board the aircraft at the time of the accident. All six occupants sustained injuries during the impact. No fatalities were reported in connection with this event.

Findings

The aircraft's inability to maintain altitude during the climb resulted in a stall and subsequent crash near the end of the runway.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase due to an inability to maintain sufficient altitude.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-02-27 Cessna 402 accident near Tabora, Tanzania?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after departing Tabora Airfield during its initial climb phase, resulting in injuries to all onboard.

Were there any fatalities in the 1995-02-27 Cessna 402 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-02-27 involved a Cessna 402, registration 5H-TZB, operated by Tanzanair - Tanzanian Air Services, at Tabora, Tanzania.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase due to an inability to maintain sufficient altitude.

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