Accident Details
While cruising at 7,000 feet on a flight from Bangui to Koumbala in the province of Bamingui-Bangoran, the pilot encountered technical problems with the right engine. The engine was shut down and its propeller feathered. The pilot declared an emergency and elected to divert to Bambari Airport.
Thirteen minutes after the engine shutdown, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in an isolated area approximately 60 km northwest of Bambari Airport. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post-crash fire. All 10 occupants on board were killed.
Investigation
The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a failure of the right engine in flight for unknown reasons.