Aircraft crash during humanitarian flight to Chemba

2 fatalities • Chemba, Mozambique • Landing (descent or approach)

A flight delivering food supplies crashed into a hilltop during its final approach, resulting in two fatalities and one serious injury.

What happened

During a mission to deliver food supplies to Chemba, an aircraft experienced a critical engine failure while approaching its destination. The flight was being operated as a humanitarian mission, transporting various foodstuffs to the region.

As the aircraft was on final approach at an altitude of approximately 500 feet, the left engine ceased producing power. This loss of thrust caused the aircraft to roll toward the left side. The flight subsequently entered a stall, leading to a collision with the summit of a hill.

Findings

  • The crash resulted in two fatalities and one serious injury among the three crew members on board.
  • The primary factor in the accident was the loss of power in the left engine during the landing phase.

Probable cause

The loss of power in the left engine during the final approach phase led to an uncontrolled roll and subsequent stall.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-11-22 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Chemba, Mozambique?

A flight delivering food supplies crashed into a hilltop during its final approach, resulting in two fatalities and one serious injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 1993-11-22 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-11-22 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration C9-STE, operated by Scan Transportes Aéreos, at Chemba, Mozambique.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of power in the left engine during the final approach phase led to an uncontrolled roll and subsequent stall.

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