On October 1, 2004, an Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante (registration ZS-OWO) operated by Naturelink Charter was involved in an aviation accident near Douala, Cameroon during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine failure occurred for reasons that remain undetermined. 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 veered off the runway following an engine failure during its takeoff roll, resulting in no injuries but significant damage.
What happened
During the initial stages of the takeoff roll, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving the left engine. This loss of power led to a loss of directional control, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway surface.
The movement resulted in the aircraft coming to a complete stop after exiting the paved area. Despite the impact of the excursion, all four occupants managed to evacuate the aircraft without sustaining any injuries.
Findings
The primary factor in the loss of control was the failure of the left engine.
The aircraft sustained structural damage that rendered it a total loss (beyond repair).
There were no fatalities or injuries reported among the crew and passengers.
Probable cause
The engine failure occurred for reasons that remain undetermined.