Pilot Debrief

Aircraft near Harare — 2009-11-03

Investigation ongoingDCA10WA033
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Date
2009-11-03
Location
Harare, ZW
Registration
Z-WPJ
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On November 3, 2009, a Xian Aircraft Industries MA-60, registration Z-WPJ, operated by Air Zimbabwe, struck wildlife on the runway during takeof at Harare, Zimbabwe. The aircraft exited the runway to the left side and was substantially damaged. There were no injuries. The CAA-Zimbabwe requested NTSB assistance with flight recorders.