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Fatal aircraft accident during takeoff from Nampula Airport (ZS-NVD)

Nampula, MozambiqueTakeoff (climb)

On April 20, 2004, a Cessna 404 Titan (registration ZS-NVD) operated by Fugro Airborne Surveys was involved in an aviation accident near Nampula, Mozambique during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost control during the initial climb phase following takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 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

A flight conducting a government geological mission crashed shortly after departing Nampula Airport, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

During a flight departing from Nampula Airport, an aircraft crashed while performing its initial climb. The aircraft was operating as part of a geological mission commissioned by the Mozambican government to survey the northern region of the country. Shortly after leaving the runway, the plane became uncontrollable and impacted the ground.

Findings

  • The accident resulted in two fatalities.
  • The aircraft was in the initial climb phase of flight at the time of the loss of control.
  • The crash occurred in the vicinity of the departure airport during a mission for the Mozambican government.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost control during the initial climb phase following takeoff.

Related events

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