On October 8, 1985, an IAI Arava 201 (registration EL-AJH) operated by Air Liberia was involved in an aviation accident near Sasstown, Liberia during takeoff. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A tragic aviation accident involving an aircraft during the takeoff phase resulted in the deaths of all three crew members.
What happened
An aviation accident occurred during the takeoff phase of flight at Sasstown Airport. The incident involved an aircraft type (details as provided) which was being operated by the local operator at the time of the event.
During the transition from the ground to the air, a critical failure or sequence of events led to the crash. The impact resulted in a total of 3 fatalities, with no survivors reported among the crew members on board.
Findings
While specific technical investigations into the mechanical failures are ongoing, the primary focus remains on the circumstances surrounding the departure from the runway. The loss of all three individuals on board highlights the extreme danger encountered during this specific phase of flight.