Fatal training flight accident near Antananarivo-Ivato Airport

5 fatalities • Ampangabe, Madagascar • Takeoff (climb)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in an open field near Ampangabe during a training mission, resulting in five fatalities.

What happened

During a scheduled training flight departing from Antananarivo-Ivato Airport, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control approximately five minutes after takeoff. The aircraft drifted off course and descended into an open field in the Ampangabe region, situated roughly 10 km southwest of the departure airfield.

The impact of the crash resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were five fatalities recorded, involving all occupants on board at the time of the accident. The flight was being conducted as a training session, consisting of one instructor and two pilots in training.

Findings

No specific technical findings or contributing factors were provided regarding the loss of control or the cause of the crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2018-06-18 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident near Ampangabe, Madagascar?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in an open field near Ampangabe during a training mission, resulting in five fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2018-06-18 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2018-06-18 involved a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, registration 5R-MKF, operated by Madagascar Trans Air, at Ampangabe, Madagascar.

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