Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash in Sanaga River (F-OAVZ)

Incident Overview and Location Details A twin-engine aircraft was involved in a fatal accident while operating at a low cruising altitude. The aircraft collided with a tree and subsequently crashed into the Sanaga River, located approximately 40 kilometers south of Douala. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and exact date of the incident are not provided in the available source material. ## Search and Recovery Operations Following the crash, the aircraft failed to arrive at its intended destination, Douala Airport. This triggered the initiation of search and rescue (SAR) operations. The wreckage was eventually located near Mouangko on October 26, which was five weeks after the initial incident. ## Casualties and Contributing Factors The pilot was killed in the crash. The investigation noted that the pilot was flying at an insufficient altitude for undetermined reasons. No further details regarding the specific cause of the low-altitude flight or other contributing factors are stated in the source.