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Crash of a Partenavia P.68 Observer in the Dzalanyama Forest Reserve

Date & Time: Jul 16, 2013 at 0900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Partenavia P.68
Operator:
Registration:
ZS-LSX
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Tete – Lilongwe – Dar es-Salaam
MSN:
323-16-OB
YOM:
1984
Location:
Dzalanyama Forest Reserve
Central Region
Country:
Malawi
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed South Africa on a flight to Tanzania with intermediate stops in Tete and Lilongwe, carrying one passenger and one pilot. The aircraft was en route to Dar es-Salaam to perform a Lidar (Laser Imaging Detection And Ranging) mission. En route, the pilot encountered engine problems and elected to make an emergency landing. Upon landing in an open field, the aircraft lost its tail and crashed landed about 45 km southwest of Lilongwe. Both occupants were rescued and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2T Islander in Tete

Date & Time: Nov 3, 1984
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
C9-TAI
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Zumbo - Tete
MSN:
2122
YOM:
1982
Location:
Tete
Tete
Country:
Mozambique
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Tete Airport, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances few hundred meters short of runway threshold. All eight occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 Islander in Songo

Date & Time: Apr 15, 1979
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
COMAG - Companhia Moçambicana de Aviação Geral
Registration:
C9-APQ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Fíngoè – Tete
MSN:
364
YOM:
1973
Location:
Songo
Tete
Country:
Mozambique
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was completing a charter flight from Fíngoè to Tete, carrying four passengers and one pilot. While cruising at an altitude of 4,700 feet, the right engine caught fire after being hit by a surface-to-air missile. The pilot initiated a rapid descent and elected to divert to Songo Airport for an emergency landing when the right engine detached shortly later. Despite a critical situation, the pilot was able to land at Songo Airport and to stop the airplane on the runway. All five occupants escaped safely while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Source and photos:
http://voandoemmozambique.blogspot.com/2012/05/772-cte-joaquim-maria-craveiro.html
Probable cause:
It was determined that the aircraft was struck by a surface-to-air missile shot by Frelimo rebels. They mistakenly thought the aircraft was Rhodesian.

Crash of a Douglas C-54B-1-DC Skymaster near Tete: 3 killed

Date & Time: Nov 26, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Operator:
African Lux
Registration:
9Q-CAM
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
10441
YOM:
1944
Location:
Tete
Tete
Country:
Mozambique
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a cargo flight from Harare to Zaïre. While overflying the Tete Province, the airplane was shot down by Mozambican Forces and crashed. All three crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by Mozambican Army Forces while overflying the west part of Mozambique (Tete Province).

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-3 Islander in Tete

Date & Time: Jun 15, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Transportes Aéreos de Tete
Registration:
CR-AMX
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Maputo - Tete
MSN:
636
YOM:
1971
Location:
Tete
Tete
Country:
Mozambique
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed upon landing at Tete Airport, while carrying three Military Officers from Maputo. All four occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-20-DK in Mueda: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 21, 1968
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
6167
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Tete - Mueda
MSN:
13018
YOM:
1944
Location:
Mueda
Cabo Delgado
Country:
Mozambique
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
On approach to Mueda, the airplane was shot down by a surface-to-air missile and crashed in flames few km short of runway. All three crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a surface-to-air missile.
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