On January 31, 1986, a Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair (registration G-BKCS) operated by Graham Collins Associates was involved in an aviation accident near Foumbot, Cameroon in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft on a positioning flight from Garoua to Yaoundé crashed at night after fuel/engine problems. The pilot diverted to Foumban Airport but struck trees and was injured; the aircraft was destroyed.
Incident
A single-engine aircraft crashed at night after encountering fuel or engine problems during a positioning flight from Garoua Airport to Yaoundé. The pilot had departed after 6 pm, a time prohibited for that type of aircraft. En route, the pilot chose to divert to Foumban Airport, situated approximately 20 km northeast of Foumbot. The airplane struck trees and came down in a wooded, hilly area. The pilot suffered injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed.
Reported Circumstances
It is believed that fuel leaked from the tank after a fuel cap was damaged during a prior stop at Tamanrasset Airport. Additionally, the pilot was reported to lack experience in flight operations in Africa.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 31 Jan 1986 Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident near Foumbot, Cameroon?
A single-engine aircraft on a positioning flight from Garoua to Yaoundé crashed at night after fuel/engine problems. The pilot diverted to Foumban Airport but struck trees and was injured; the aircraft was destroyed.
Were there any fatalities in the 31 Jan 1986 Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 31 Jan 1986 involved a Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair, registration G-BKCS, operated by Graham Collins Associates, at Foumbot, Cameroon.
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