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CESSNA 208 near Ngorongoro — 2017-11-15

Investigation ongoingERA18WA028
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Date
2017-11-15
Location
Ngorongoro, TZ
Aircraft
CESSNA 208
Registration
5H-EGG
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
11

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On November 15, 2017, about 0805 coordinated universal time, Cessna 208B, Tanzanian registration 5H-EGG, operated by Coastal Aviation LTD., was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Ngorongoro, Tanzania. The pilot and 10 passengers were fatally injured. The passenger flight departed Kilimanjaro International Airport (HTKJ), Hai District, Tanzania, destined for Seronera Airstrip (HTSN), Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the United Republic of Tanzania. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Air Accident Investigation Branch P.O. Box 2819 Dar es Salaam United Republic of Tanzania Tel.: (255) 22 212-1530 Fax: (255) 22 212-2079 E-mail: permsec@mot.go.tz This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Tanzania.

NTSB coding

  • Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT) · Enroute

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