No fatalities

1998-05-25: Cessna 404 Titan (VH-WGH) — World Geoscience Corporation — Nkayi, Zimbabwe

Nkayi, ZimbabweFlight

On May 25, 1998, a Cessna 404 Titan (registration VH-WGH) operated by World Geoscience Corporation was involved in an aviation accident near Nkayi, Zimbabwe in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The right engine failed during flight for reasons that have not yet been established. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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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.