Crash of a Partenavia P.68C Victor in Besakoa: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 24, 2023 at 1510 LT
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Registration:
5R-MKB
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Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Besakoa - Moramba
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Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Besakoa Airfield, the twin engine airplane crashed, bursting into flames. A passenger was killed and four other occupants were injured and evacuated to Antananarivo. The airplane was en route to Moramba.