Crash of a Casa 212M Aviocar 300 on Mt Maluti: 18 killed
Date & Time:
Nov 10, 1989
Registration:
LDF-46
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Qacha’s Nek – Maseru
MSN:
389
YOM:
1989
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
16
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
18
Circumstances:
While cruising in poor weather conditions, the twin engine struck the slope of Mt Maluti. All 18 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.