Aircraft collision with wildlife at Siwandu Airfield

No fatalities • Siwandu, Tanzania • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine airplane was destroyed following a collision with a giraffe during the landing phase at Siwandu Airfield.

What happened

Following the completion of its landing at Siwandu Airfield, a twin engine airplane was involved in a collision with a giraffe. The impact occurred as the aircraft was on the ground, resulting in the total destruction of the airframe. While the aircraft was lost, the pilot managed to exit the wreckage and escaped the incident without any injuries.

Findings

  • The collision involved a large animal (a giraffe) on the airfield.
  • The impact led to the destruction of the twin engine airplane.
  • There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the crew.

Probable cause

The aircraft collided with a giraffe on the airfield following landing.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1994-07-06 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident near Siwandu, Tanzania?

A twin-engine airplane was destroyed following a collision with a giraffe during the landing phase at Siwandu Airfield.

Were there any fatalities in the 1994-07-06 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 1994-07-06 involved a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, registration 5H-ZNZ, operated by Air Zanzibar, at Siwandu, Tanzania.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft collided with a giraffe on the airfield following landing.

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