Engine failure leads to belly landing during flight from Greece to Botswana

No fatalities • Nkayi, Zimbabwe • Flight

An aircraft traveling from Greece toward Gaborone, Botswana, was forced to perform an emergency belly landing following the loss of power in its right engine.

What happened

During a flight originating in Greece and destined for Gaborone, Botswana, the aircraft experienced a significant mechanical malfunction. While in transit, the pilot reported that the right engine had ceased functioning properly.

In response to this loss of power, the pilot executed an emergency landing in an open field. The maneuver resulted in a belly landing, which caused substantial damage to the airframe. Despite the impact, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. Due to the extent of the structural damage sustained during the incident, the aircraft was declared a total loss.

Findings

The investigation into the incident focused on the sudden loss of propulsion. The primary factor identified was the failure of the right engine while the aircraft was in flight, though the specific underlying reason for this mechanical failure remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The right engine failed during flight for reasons that have not yet been established.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1998-05-25 Cessna 404 Titan accident near Nkayi, Zimbabwe?

An aircraft traveling from Greece toward Gaborone, Botswana, was forced to perform an emergency belly landing following the loss of power in its right engine.

Were there any fatalities in the 1998-05-25 Cessna 404 Titan accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1998-05-25 involved a Cessna 404 Titan, registration VH-WGH, operated by World Geoscience Corporation, at Nkayi, Zimbabwe.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The right engine failed during flight for reasons that have not yet been established.

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