On August 24, 2023, a Partenavia P.68 (registration 5R-MKB) operated by Sky Services (Madagascar) was involved in an aviation accident near Besakoa, Madagascar during takeoff. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft crashed and caught fire shortly after departing Besakoa Airfield, resulting in one fatality and four injuries.
What happened
On the date of the incident, a twin engine airplane departed from Besakoa Airfield, heading toward its destination of Moramba. During the initial climb phase, shortly after the aircraft left the runway, it crashed and subsequently burst into flames.
Following the impact, the emergency response resulted in the evacuation of the aircraft's occupants. The accident resulted in one fatality and four injuries. The injured individuals were transported to medical facilities in Antananarivo for treatment.
Findings
There are currently no specific findings regarding the technical or operational reasons for the crash, though the impact was followed by an immediate fire.