A2-AKD

Substantial
Fatal

CESSNA 208B

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 14, 2011
NTSB Number
DCA12RA003
Location
Xakanaka, Botswana
Event ID
20111021X72839
Coordinates
-19.190277, 23.444999
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
9
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
13

Aircraft Information

Registration
A2-AKD
Make
CESSNA
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
208BC208
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

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

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA12RA003