What happened
During the departure phase from Moroni-Prince Saïd Ibrahim-Hahaya Airport, a twin engine airplane encountered an unforeseen complication shortly after beginning its ascent. In response to the developing situation, the pilot initiated an emergency descent toward the airfield. During this maneuver, the aircraft impacted the terrain beyond the runway threshold and ended up in an inverted position.
Following the impact, a fire broke out, resulting in the partial destruction of the airframe. Despite the severity of the crash, all 11 occupants were successfully evacuated from the wreckage. The incident resulted in two injuries, involving the pilot and one passenger.
Findings
- The aircraft struck the ground past the end of the runway.
- The impact caused the plane to come to rest upside down.
- A post-crash fire occurred, causing significant damage to the aircraft structure.