What happened
A charter flight departed from Dar es Salaam at 06:00, transporting nine passengers, one pilot, and various supplies intended for a hunting camp. The flight was destined for Muyowasi-Murungu Airstrip. During the approach, the aircraft was observed to be at an excessive altitude, necessitating a nose-down maneuver by the pilot to reach the appropriate flare height.
As the aircraft reached the runway, it gained significant speed and floated along the surface for a large portion of the landing strip. After the aircraft had traversed approximately two-thirds of the runway, the braking system engaged, causing the plane to veer toward the right side of the pavement. The aircraft subsequently exited the right edge of the runway and entered the adjacent vegetation. During the excursion, the nose landing gear impacted a tree stump, leading to its collapse and causing the propellers to make contact with the ground. The aircraft stopped a short distance past the runway's end. While the impact resulted in a fuel leak, no fire occurred. There were no fatalities reported among the ten people on board.
Findings
- The aircraft experienced a long float during the landing phase, which reduced the available distance for deceleration.
- The aircraft swerved right after the brakes became effective, leading to the departure from the runway surface.