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Nighttime Twin-Engine Crash Off Chenguu Island (5H-TZS)

Zanzibar, TanzaniaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 18, 1992, a Cessna 414 Chancellor (registration 5H-TZS) operated by Tanzanair - Tanzanian Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Zanzibar, Tanzania during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure on approach caused by a fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the sea off Chenguu Island during a nighttime positioning flight from Dar es-Salaam to Zanzibar Airport. The sole pilot was killed.

Incident Overview and Location Details During a nighttime positioning flight from Dar es-Salaam to Zanzibar Airport, a twin-engine aircraft lost control and crashed into the sea. The impact occurred in the waters off Chenguu Island, located a few hundred meters from the shore. The pilot, who was the only person on board, was killed in the accident. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, exact date, or operator. ## Official Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was engine failure during the approach, which was attributed to fuel exhaustion.

Engine failureFuel exhaustion & starvation

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 May 1992 Cessna 414 Chancellor accident near Zanzibar, Tanzania?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the sea off Chenguu Island during a nighttime positioning flight from Dar es-Salaam to Zanzibar Airport. The sole pilot was killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 May 1992 Cessna 414 Chancellor accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 May 1992 involved a Cessna 414 Chancellor, registration 5H-TZS, operated by Tanzanair - Tanzanian Air Services, at Zanzibar, Tanzania.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure on approach caused by a fuel exhaustion.

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