BEECH 1900 near Maputo — 2010-12-03
- Date
- 2010-12-03
- Location
- Maputo, MZ
- Aircraft
- BEECH 1900
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.
NTSB narrative
On December 3, 2010, about 2040 UTC, a Beech 1900C, C9-AUO, operated by Kaya Airlines, crashed into terrain during landing approach at Maputo International Airport, Maputo, Mozambique. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. Of the 17 persons on board, there were 6 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed. The departure point of the flight was Nampula, Mozambique. The Mozambique National Civil Aviaton Administration(IACM) is investigating the accident. The NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative as the state of manufacture in accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. All inquiries should be directed to: National Civil Aviation Administration P.O. Box 227 Maputo Mozambique