On May 21, 1991, a Cessna 550 Citation II (registration 5N-AMR) operated by Ashaka Cement Company was involved in an aviation accident near Ashaka, Nigeria during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed short of the runway threshold during a go-around maneuver performed in poor weather conditions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A flight crew initiated a go-around during approach to Ashaka Airport, resulting in a fatal crash short of the runway.
What happened
During an approach to Ashaka Airport, an aircraft was operating in adverse weather conditions. As the flight progressed through the final approach phase, the crew attempted to execute a go-around procedure. However, the aircraft impacted the ground before reaching the runway threshold.
Findings
The accident occurred during the final approach phase.
The flight was being conducted in poor visibility and weather.
The crash resulted in three fatalities among the occupants.
The primary factor in the accident was the impact occurring short of the runway following the decision to abort the landing.
Probable cause
The aircraft crashed short of the runway threshold during a go-around maneuver performed in poor weather conditions.