No fatalities

Pilot Uninjured After Twin-Engine Aircraft Collides with Edge Marker During Landing (5H-IAS)

Shinyanga-Ibadakuli, TanzaniaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 5, 1992, a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (registration 5H-IAS) operated by Island Air Services - Tanzania was involved in an aviation accident near Shinyanga-Ibadakuli, Tanzania during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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During approach to Shinyanga-Ibadakuli Airport in poor visibility, a twin-engine aircraft landed left of the runway, struck an edge marker, lost its nose gear, and sustained propeller damage. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Occurrence Details

A positioning flight from Nairobi to Shinyanga was completing its approach to Shinyanga-Ibadakuli Airport. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, encountered poor visibility during the landing. The twin-engine aircraft touched down on the left side of the runway, deviating from the intended landing area.

Impact and Damage

Upon landing, the aircraft collided with an edge marker. The impact caused the loss of the nose landing gear. The aircraft came to rest with both propellers damaged. The extent of the damage rendered the aircraft beyond economical repair.

Pilot Status

The pilot escaped the incident uninjured. No other occupants were on board, as this was a positioning flight without passengers.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Jan 1992 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident near Shinyanga-Ibadakuli, Tanzania?

During approach to Shinyanga-Ibadakuli Airport in poor visibility, a twin-engine aircraft landed left of the runway, struck an edge marker, lost its nose gear, and sustained propeller damage. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Jan 1992 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 5 Jan 1992 involved a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, registration 5H-IAS, operated by Island Air Services - Tanzania, at Shinyanga-Ibadakuli, Tanzania.