Aircraft accident at Gaborone-Seretse Khama Airport

No fatalities • Gaborone-Seretse Khama, Botswana • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft overturned and crashed on the runway edge during its landing phase at Gaborone-Seretse Khama Airport, resulting in injuries to all occupants.

What happened

During the landing phase at Gaborone-Seretse Khama Airport, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control. As the aircraft approached the runway, it veered off course, flipped over, and came to a halt in an inverted position at the edge of the runway.

There were five injuries reported following the impact, with all occupants on board sustaining harm. The aircraft was completely destroyed during the sequence of events.

Findings

While the specific cause of the loss of control remains under investigation, the incident resulted in the total destruction of the twin-engine aircraft and left all five people on board injured.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2009-04-06 Rockwell Aero Commander 500 accident near Gaborone-Seretse Khama, Botswana?

A twin-engine aircraft overturned and crashed on the runway edge during its landing phase at Gaborone-Seretse Khama Airport, resulting in injuries to all occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 2009-04-06 Rockwell Aero Commander 500 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2009-04-06 involved a Rockwell Aero Commander 500, registration A2-ATI, operated by Private Botswana, at Gaborone-Seretse Khama, Botswana.

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