What happened
During an approach to Blantyre, the pilot encountered significantly reduced visibility resulting from dense fog. In response to these weather conditions, the pilot initiated an emergency landing procedure. During this maneuver, the aircraft type struck a tree and crashed in the Lunzu area, situated approximately 6 km northeast of Chileka Airport.
The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were five injuries reported among the occupants of the plane, but no fatalities occurred during the accident.
Findings
- The primary factor leading to the crash was low visibility due to foggy conditions encountered during the approach phase.