Aircraft crash following evasive maneuver at Liuli Airstrip

No fatalities • Liuli, Tanzania • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed during its initial climb from Liuli Airstrip after the pilot attempted to avoid an obstacle.

What happened

During the takeoff phase from Liuli Airstrip, an aircraft was performing a climb when the pilot initiated a sudden, sharp turn. This maneuver was intended to steer the plane away from a nearby sand dune. During this avoidance attempt, the pilot lost control of the aircraft, resulting in a ground impact.

Findings

  • The accident occurred while the aircraft was in the climbing phase of flight.
  • The primary factor in the loss of control was the sharp turn executed to avoid a sand dune.
  • There were 0 fatalities and 0 injuries reported following the impact.
  • The aircraft sustained damage that resulted in it being a total loss.

Probable cause

The pilot lost control of the aircraft while performing an abrupt maneuver to avoid a sand dune during takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-05-16 Piper PA-31 Cheyenne accident near Liuli, Tanzania?

An aircraft crashed during its initial climb from Liuli Airstrip after the pilot attempted to avoid an obstacle.

Were there any fatalities in the 1995-05-16 Piper PA-31 Cheyenne accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-05-16 involved a Piper PA-31 Cheyenne, registration 5Y-FKI, operated by Sky Tours - Kenya, at Liuli, Tanzania.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot lost control of the aircraft while performing an abrupt maneuver to avoid a sand dune during takeoff.

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