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January 11, 2008 · Cessna 210M · V5-GWH
Windhoek, NA
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 11, 2008
Injury Outcomes
6 injuries (6 fatalities)
Location
Windhoek, NA
Aircraft
Cessna 210M
Tail Number
V5-GWH
Operator
Atlantic Aviation
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DCA08WA027
On January 11, 2008 about 1625 UTC, Namibian registry V5-GWH, Cessna 210M, a charter flight, operated by Atlantic Aviation, reportedly lost engine power after takeoff from Eros Airport, Windhoek, Namibia; The airplane crashed in a residential area and struck a dwelling. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot and five passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed and consumed by post crash fire. The flight was destined for an airstrip at Mokuti Lodge, near Tsumeb, Namibia. The investigation is being conducted by the Namibia Directorate of Accident Investigations, Windhoek, Namibia. The US Accredited Representative is Dennis L. Jones, NTSB, Washington, D.C (tel - 202-314-6321).
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On January 11, 2008 about 1625 UTC, Namibian registry V5-GWH, Cessna 210M, a charter flight, operated by Atlantic Aviation, reportedly lost engine power after takeoff from Eros Airport, Windhoek, Namibia; The airplane crashed in a residential area and struck a dwelling. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot and five passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed and consumed by post crash fire. The flight was destined for an airstrip at Mokuti Lodge, near Tsumeb, Namibia. The investigation is being conducted by the Namibia Directorate of Accident Investigations, Windhoek, Namibia. The US Accredited Representative is Dennis L. Jones, NTSB, Washington, D.C (tel - 202-314-6321).
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:25 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210M
Tail NumberV5-GWH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAtlantic Aviation
People & Injuries
Injury Summary6 injuries (6 fatalities)
Fatal6
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total6
Crew 1Fatal
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC