Fatal aircraft accident at Entebbe Airport

1 fatality • Entebbe, Uganda • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed during its final approach to Entebbe Airport, resulting in one fatality and four injuries.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight into Entebbe Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced a loss of control. The aircraft descended uncontrollably and struck the ground before reaching the runway threshold.

As a result of the impact, the pilot was killed in the accident. There were four passengers on board the aircraft at the time of the crash, all of whom sustained injuries during the event.

Findings

Preliminary information suggests that the pilot suffered a heart attack while operating the aircraft, which led to the loss of control and subsequent crash short of the runway.

Probable cause

The pilot likely experienced a sudden medical emergency, specifically a heart attack, during the approach.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1962-10-07 De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident near Entebbe, Uganda?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed during its final approach to Entebbe Airport, resulting in one fatality and four injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1962-10-07 De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1962-10-07 involved a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, registration VP-KCJ, operated by Caspair, at Entebbe, Uganda.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot likely experienced a sudden medical emergency, specifically a heart attack, during the approach.

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