Twin-engine aircraft crash at Pretoria-Wonderboom Airport

2 fatalities • Pretoria-Wonderboom, South Africa • Takeoff (climb)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed following an engine failure during the initial climb phase after returning to Pretoria-Wonderboom Airport.

What happened

After completing a survey mission lasting approximately four hours and ten minutes, a twin-engine aircraft returned to Pretoria-Wonderboom Airport for refueling. During the subsequent departure, the aircraft experienced a failure of the left engine while performing its initial climb.

As the aircraft lost altitude following the engine malfunction, the pilot attempted to return to the airfield. During this maneuver, the plane made contact with a tree, which led to a crash and subsequent fire. The accident resulted in two fatalities and two injuries among the occupants.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the loss of altitude was the failure of the left engine during the takeoff climb phase.

Probable cause

The failure of the left engine during the initial climb phase led to a loss of altitude and subsequent impact with an obstacle.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1991-06-21 Cessna 404 Titan accident near Pretoria-Wonderboom, South Africa?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed following an engine failure during the initial climb phase after returning to Pretoria-Wonderboom Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1991-06-21 Cessna 404 Titan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1991-06-21 involved a Cessna 404 Titan, registration ZS-LUI, operated by AOC Survey, at Pretoria-Wonderboom, South Africa.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of the left engine during the initial climb phase led to a loss of altitude and subsequent impact with an obstacle.

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