2 fatalities

2020-10-31: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (YI-118) — Iraqi Air Force - Al Quwwat al Jawwiya al Iraqiya — Balad, Iraq

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On October 31, 2020, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration YI-118) operated by Iraqi Air Force - Al Quwwat al Jawwiya al Iraqiya was involved in an aviation accident near Balad, Iraq in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A single-engine airplane crashed during a local mission near Balad Airport, resulting in the deaths of both occupants.

What happened

During the execution of a local mission, a single-engine airplane crashed in the vicinity of Balad Airport. The exact sequence of events leading to the impact remains undetermined. Following the initial crash, a fire broke out, which completely destroyed the aircraft.

Findings

There are currently no confirmed details regarding the specific cause of the accident. The incident resulted in two fatalities, as both the pilot and the co-pilot were killed in the event. The circumstances surrounding the flight's departure and the specific flight phase at the time of the crash have not been established.