Fatal aircraft accident at Mueda Airstrip

1 fatality • Mueda, Mozambique • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft operated by ETAPA crashed during a night approach to Mueda Airstrip, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

During a nighttime arrival at Mueda Airstrip, a twin engine airplane crashed while performing its final approach. The flight was being conducted as a ferry mission originating from Porto Amélio. Following the impact, a fire broke out, which completely destroyed the airframe.

At the time of the accident, there was only one person on board the aircraft. The pilot was the sole occupant and sustained fatal injuries during the event.

Findings

The specific circumstances surrounding the crash remain undetermined, as the cause of the impact is currently unknown. The aircraft was operated by Empresa de Transportes Aéreos de Porto Amélia (ETAPA).

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1974-03-29 Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 accident near Mueda, Mozambique?

A twin-engine aircraft operated by ETAPA crashed during a night approach to Mueda Airstrip, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 1974-03-29 Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1974-03-29 involved a Rockwell Shrike Commander 500, registration CR-AOC, operated by Empresa de Transportes Aéreos de Porto Amélia (ETAPA), at Mueda, Mozambique.

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