On July 15, 1994, a Douglas DC-6 (registration V5-WAC) operated by Westair Aviation (Namibia) was involved in an aviation accident near Namibia, Namibia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft sustained irreparable damage during a landing attempt at a Namibian airfield in July 1994, resulting in no injuries.
What happened
In July 1994, an aviation accident occurred at an airfield located within Namibia. During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced an incident that resulted in significant structural damage. While the impact was severe enough to render the aircraft a total loss, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants.
Findings
Following the event, it was determined that the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. The specific circumstances surrounding the loss of control or the mechanical nature of the mishap were not detailed in the available records, though the incident concluded with the aircraft being decommissioned due to the extent of the wreckage.
