CESSNA 208B near Xakanaka — 2011-10-14
- Date
- 2011-10-14
- Location
- Xakanaka, BW
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 208B
- Registration
- A2-AKD
- Highest injury
- Fatal
- Fatalities
- 9
Probable cause
Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.
NTSB narrative
On October 14, 2011, about 1350 local time, A2-AKD, a Cessna 208B chartered flight, crashed shortly after takeoff from an airstrip near Xakanaka, Botswana. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. Of the 12 persons on board, the pilot and 8 passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed and there was a post crash fire. The destination of the flight was the Okavanga Delta, Botswana An investigation has been instituted by the Botswana Ministry of Transport and Communications. As the State of manufacture of the airplane, a U.S. Accredited Represenative has been designated. Inquiries about the investigaton should be directed to: Ministry of Transport and Communications Private Bag 00414 Garborone, Botswana