Introduction
A twin-engine aircraft operating a charter flight was destroyed when it crashed in a mountainous area approximately 30 km from Antananarivo-Ivato Airport, Madagascar. The aircraft had departed from Mahajanga, Madagascar, with an intermediate stop in Antananarivo before continuing to Saint-Denis de La Réunion. On board were five passengers and two pilots.
Accident Sequence
While approaching Antananarivo-Ivato Airport, the aircraft went out of control and subsequently crashed in a mountainous region. The impact destroyed the aircraft, resulting in the deaths of all seven occupants.
Investigation
An official investigation was conducted to determine the cause of the accident. The findings identified a double engine failure on approach due to fuel exhaustion as the event leading to the loss of control.
Probable Cause
The probable cause, as stated in the official findings, was loss of control following a double engine failure on approach due to fuel exhaustion.