Mozambique

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Pemba - Maputo

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Shortly after takeoff from Pemba Airport, while climbing, the crew declared an emergency following engine problems. The crew was cleared to return and initiated a turn when one of the engine caught fire. The airplane went out of control and crashed, bursting into flames. Five passengers were rescued while 44 others were killed.

Probable cause:

Engine fire for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander in Luabo: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 30, 1985

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United Air Charters

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Z-WHE

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Takeoff (climb)

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Humanitarian

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After takeoff from Luabo Airport, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft was shot down by ground fire and crashed. The pilot, sole on board, was killed. He was completing a flight on behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Probable cause:

Shot down by ground fire.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander in Chongoene: 5 killed

Date & Time: May 15, 1985

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C9-AMV

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Plain, Valley

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Vilanculos – Maputo

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219

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1970

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The departure from Vilanculos was postponed due to technical problems. An engineer was expected for about 48 hours but failed to come. The pilot decided to conduct the flight despite the problems were not resolved. En route, while cruising along the shore, he encountered technical problems and attempted to make an emergency landing on a beach when the aircraft crashed. All five occupants were killed.

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

Date & Time: Nov 3, 1984

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C9-TAI

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Zumbo - Tete

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2122

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1982

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Tete

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Mozambique

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Africa

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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 Boeing 737-2B1 in Quelimane

Date & Time: Mar 28, 1983

Type of aircraft:

Boeing 737-200

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C9-BAB

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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Maputo - Quelimane

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20281

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1969

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The approach to Quelimane Airport was initiated by night. On final, the pilot-in-command reduced engine power to idle. At a height of 230 feet, as the airspeed dropped below the speed reference, the stick shaker activated. The captain increased engine power when the aircraft lost height and descended until it struck the ground about 400 meters short of runway. The undercarriage were torn off and the airplane slid for few dozen meters before coming to rest. All 110 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Wrong approach configuration on part of the flying crew who misjudged speed, distance and altitude on final approach. The crew failed to properly use the Visual Approach Slope Indicators which was considered as a contributing factor.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-1-DK near Beira: 6 killed

Date & Time: Aug 1, 1981

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Hemet Exploration

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F-BJHC

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Aerial photography

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Plain, Valley

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14311/25756

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1944

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The aircraft was carrying three operators and three crew members on a local aerial photography mission on behalf of the Shell Oil Group. For such mission, the aircraft was equipped with a 30 meters long cable fixed to the tail and supporting a sensor system where various measurement equipment were fixed. En route, the crew was contacted by ATC to change heading when the airplane was hit by two surface-to-air SAM-7 missiles. One missile struck the tail and the second struck the left engine that exploded. Out of control, the aircraft entered a dive and crashed, killing all six occupants.

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It is believed that the aircraft was mistakenly shot down by the Mozambican Army who thought the aircraft was a military airplane towing an unidentified equipment.

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

Date & Time: Apr 15, 1979

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COMAG - Companhia Moçambicana de Aviação Geral

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C9-APQ

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Fíngoè – Tete

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364

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1973

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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:
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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

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9Q-CAM

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Cargo

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Plain, Valley

MSN:

10441

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1944

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Tete

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Mozambique

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Africa

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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.

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Shot down by Mozambican Army Forces while overflying the west part of Mozambique (Tete Province).

Crash of a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo in Chimoio: 8 killed

Date & Time: Nov 23, 1977

Type of aircraft:

Piper PA-31-310 Navajo

Operator:

Textafrica

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C9-ANS

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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