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Aircraft Crash Near Chileka Airport (VP-YIM)

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On April 21, 1956, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration VP-YIM) operated by Central African Airways - CAA was involved in an aviation accident near Lunzu, Malawi in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in Lunzu, about 6 km northeast of Chileka Airport, after the pilot attempted an emergency landing due to low visibility from fog. The plane was destroyed, and all five occupants were injured.

Incident Overview During an approach to Blantyre, the pilot encountered reduced visibility caused by foggy conditions. In response, the pilot decided to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently struck a tree and crashed in Lunzu, located approximately 6 kilometers northeast of Chileka Airport. The impact resulted in the destruction of the airplane. All five occupants on board sustained injuries. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date is provided in the source material, and no probable cause is stated beyond the pilot's decision to attempt an emergency landing due to low visibility.

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What happened in the 21 Apr 1956 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Lunzu, Malawi?

An aircraft crashed in Lunzu, about 6 km northeast of Chileka Airport, after the pilot attempted an emergency landing due to low visibility from fog. The plane was destroyed, and all five occupants were injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Apr 1956 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Apr 1956 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration VP-YIM, operated by Central African Airways - CAA, at Lunzu, Malawi.

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