5R-MKF

Substantial
Fatal

PIPER PA31

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 18, 2018
NTSB Number
WPR18WA180
Location
Antananarivo, Madagascar
Event ID
20180627X35902
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
5
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
5

Aircraft Information

Registration
5R-MKF
Make
PIPER
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA31PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

On June 18, 2018, about 0615 local time, a Piper PA-31 airplane, 5R-MKF, impacted terrain about 5 nautical miles from the Ivato International Airport, Antananarivo, Madagascar. The pilot in command, two pilot observers, pilot monitor, and one passenger were fatally injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight was operated by Madagascar Trans Air as an instructional flight under the pertinent civil regulations for the government of Madagascar.

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Bureau des Enquêtes des Accidents et Incidents de l'Aviation Civile (BEAC). This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the BEAC. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Bureau des Enquêtes des Accidents et Incidents

de l'Aviation Civile (BEAC)

Ministère des Transports

Rue Jules Ranaivo

Anosy, Antananarivo

Madagascar

Tel.: (261) 20 22 24604

(261) 20 22 44757

www.transport.gov.mg

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR18WA180