Accident
A twin-engine airplane crashed into a street in the Pioneerspark suburb of Windhoek, Namibia, while attempting an emergency landing. The aircraft had departed Windhoek-Eros Airport on a local post-maintenance test flight with two pilots and one technician on board.
Shortly after takeoff, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and decided to return to the airport for an emergency landing. On final approach to Runway 19, the airplane went out of control and struck a street, bursting into flames.
Aftermath
All three occupants—two pilots and one technician—were killed in the crash. The aircraft was destroyed by impact and subsequent fire. Local emergency services responded to the scene, but the occupants did not survive.
Investigation
The accident investigation is ongoing. The cause of the unexpected situation and loss of control has not yet been determined by investigators.