Fatal training flight accident near Salisbury Airport

2 fatalities • Harare, Zimbabwe • Takeoff (climb)

A training flight involving a two-person crew ended in a fatal crash approximately 3 km from Salisbury Airport during the climb phase.

What happened

During a local training mission operating out of Salisbury Airport, an aircraft entered an uncontrollable state shortly after departing the runway. While the plane was in its initial climb, it lost stability and impacted the ground roughly 3 km away from the airfield.

There were two fatalities resulting from the impact, as both members of the flight crew perished in the accident. The flight was being conducted as a routine training sortie at the time of the loss of control.

Findings

Preliminary assessments suggest that the primary factor leading to the crash was an error committed by the copilot during the climb.

Probable cause

An error made by the co-pilot caused the aircraft to lose control during the climb phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1956-10-05 Vickers Viking accident near Harare, Zimbabwe?

A training flight involving a two-person crew ended in a fatal crash approximately 3 km from Salisbury Airport during the climb phase.

Were there any fatalities in the 1956-10-05 Vickers Viking accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1956-10-05 involved a Vickers Viking, registration VP-YMO, operated by Central African Airways - CAA, at Harare, Zimbabwe.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An error made by the co-pilot caused the aircraft to lose control during the climb phase.

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