Aircraft crash near Antananarivo-Ivato Airport

7 fatalities • Antananarivo-Ivato, Madagascar • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine charter flight crashed in a mountainous region of Madagascar during its approach to Antananarivo.

What happened

A twin-engine aircraft was operating a charter service from Mahajanga, Madagascar, destined for Saint-Denis de La Réunion, with a scheduled stop in Antananarivo. The flight was carrying a total of seven people, consisting of two pilots and five passengers.

As the aircraft was performing its approach to Antananarivo-Ivato Airport, the flight became uncontrollable. The aircraft subsequently crashed into a mountainous area situated approximately 30 km from the airport. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the twin-engine aircraft and caused seven fatalities, with no survivors reported among the crew or passengers.

Findings

Information regarding the specific technical or environmental factors that led to the loss of control is currently unavailable.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2001-09-24 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident near Antananarivo-Ivato, Madagascar?

A twin-engine charter flight crashed in a mountainous region of Madagascar during its approach to Antananarivo.

Were there any fatalities in the 2001-09-24 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2001-09-24 involved a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, registration F-GRDT, operated by Association Ouest Promotion, at Antananarivo-Ivato, Madagascar.

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