Aircraft ground collision at Shinyanga-Ibadakuli Airport

No fatalities • Shinyanga-Ibadakuli, Tanzania • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft sustained heavy damage after colliding with a runway marker during a positioning flight in Tanzania.

What happened

During a positioning flight traveling from Nairobi to Shinyanga, a twin engine aircraft experienced an incident upon arrival at Shinyanga-Ibadakuli Airport. The pilot, who was the only person on board, was performing the approach when the aircraft encountered low visibility conditions.

As the aircraft touched down, it landed on the left side of the runway. During the landing roll, the plane struck an edge marker, which resulted in the loss of the nose landing gear. The impact caused significant damage to both propellers. The aircraft ultimately came to a stop on the airfield, and while the pilot escaped the incident without injury, the aircraft was declared a total loss.

Findings

  • The incident occurred during the landing phase of flight.
  • Poor visibility was a primary factor during the approach to the runway.
  • The aircraft veered from the centerline, leading to the collision with runway infrastructure.

Probable cause

Low visibility during the approach led to an off-center landing and subsequent collision with a runway edge marker.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1992-01-05 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident near Shinyanga-Ibadakuli, Tanzania?

A twin-engine aircraft sustained heavy damage after colliding with a runway marker during a positioning flight in Tanzania.

Were there any fatalities in the 1992-01-05 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1992-01-05 involved a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, registration 5H-IAS, operated by Island Air Services - Tanzania, at Shinyanga-Ibadakuli, Tanzania.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Low visibility during the approach led to an off-center landing and subsequent collision with a runway edge marker.

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