Fatal training flight accident at Kaduna-New Kaduna Airport

3 fatalities • Kaduna-Intl, Nigeria • Landing (descent or approach)

A training flight ended in a fatal crash near Kaduna-New Kaduna Airport after the aircraft lost control during its final approach.

What happened

During a scheduled local training mission at Kaduna-New Kaduna Airport, an aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control. While the crew was performing the final approach phase of the flight, the pilot-in-command was unable to maintain the necessary flight path. This resulted in the aircraft nosed downward, leading to an impact in a field situated approximately 3 km from the runway threshold.

There were no survivors of the impact. The accident resulted in three fatalities among the crew members on board.

Findings

Preliminary details indicate that the primary factor in the accident was that the pilot-in-command lost control of the aircraft during the approach to the runway.

Probable cause

The pilot-in-command lost control of the aircraft during the final approach phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1997-02-24 Dornier DO.128 Skyservant accident near Kaduna-Intl, Nigeria?

A training flight ended in a fatal crash near Kaduna-New Kaduna Airport after the aircraft lost control during its final approach.

Were there any fatalities in the 1997-02-24 Dornier DO.128 Skyservant accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1997-02-24 involved a Dornier DO.128 Skyservant, registration NAF017, operated by Nigerian Air Force, at Kaduna-Intl, Nigeria.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot-in-command lost control of the aircraft during the final approach phase.

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