On October 31, 1981, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration TJ-CBC) operated by Cameroon Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Bafoussam-Bamougoum, Cameroon during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was overloaded at the time of the accident. Additionally, the crew failed to prepare the flight according to procedures and failed to follow the pre-takeoff checklist. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
After takeoff from Bafoussam-Bamougoum Airport, a twin-engine airplane stalled and crash-landed, overrunning the runway by 43 meters. One passenger was killed; all other occupants were injured. Investigators found the aircraft was overloaded and the crew failed to follow procedures.
Accident Details
Following takeoff from Bafoussam-Bamougoum Airport, a twin-engine airplane experienced difficulty gaining altitude. The aircraft entered a stall and subsequently crash-landed, overrunning the runway and coming to rest 43 meters beyond its end. One passenger was killed, and all other occupants sustained injuries.
Investigation Findings
Official investigators determined that the aircraft was overloaded at the time of the accident. Additionally, it was reported that the crew failed to prepare the flight according to procedures and did not follow the pre-takeoff checklist.
Probable cause
The aircraft was overloaded at the time of the accident. Additionally, the crew failed to prepare the flight according to procedures and failed to follow the pre-takeoff checklist.
What happened in the 31 Oct 1981 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Bafoussam-Bamougoum, Cameroon?
After takeoff from Bafoussam-Bamougoum Airport, a twin-engine airplane stalled and crash-landed, overrunning the runway by 43 meters. One passenger was killed; all other occupants were injured. Investigators found the aircraft was overloaded and the crew failed to follow procedures.
Were there any fatalities in the 31 Oct 1981 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 31 Oct 1981 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration TJ-CBC, operated by Cameroon Airlines, at Bafoussam-Bamougoum, Cameroon.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft was overloaded at the time of the accident. Additionally, the crew failed to prepare the flight according to procedures and failed to follow the pre-takeoff checklist.
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