On May 19, 2023, a Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant (registration AF-519) operated by Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) was involved in an aviation accident near Kalongo, Uganda during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft went out of control during the landing phase, leading to an overturned position and structural failure. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
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.