Aircraft excursion at Kalongo Airstrip

No fatalities • Kalongo, Uganda • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine airplane overturned and sustained structural damage after losing control following its landing at Kalongo Airstrip.

What happened

Following the completion of its landing at Kalongo Airstrip, a twin engine airplane experienced a loss of control. During the excursion, the aircraft overturned, resulting in the plane coming to rest in an inverted position. The impact caused significant structural damage, specifically resulting in the right wing being torn from the airframe.

Despite the severity of the overturned position and the damage to the wings, there were no casualties reported. Both the pilots managed to exit the aircraft and were able to escape the scene uninjured.

Findings

No specific underlying causes for the loss of control were documented in the initial report regarding the landing sequence.

Probable cause

The aircraft went out of control during the landing phase, leading to an overturned position and structural failure.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2023-05-19 Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant accident near Kalongo, Uganda?

A twin-engine airplane overturned and sustained structural damage after losing control following its landing at Kalongo Airstrip.

Were there any fatalities in the 2023-05-19 Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2023-05-19 involved a Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant, registration AF-519, operated by Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), at Kalongo, Uganda.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft went out of control during the landing phase, leading to an overturned position and structural failure.

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