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.
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.