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November 3, 2009 · Z-WPJ
Harare, ZW
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 3, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (42 uninjured)
Location
Harare, ZW
Tail Number
Z-WPJ
Operator
Air Zimbabwe
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DCA10WA033
On November 3, 2009, a Xian Aircraft Industries MA-60, registration Z-WPJ, operated by Air Zimbabwe, struck wildlife on the runway during takeof at Harare, Zimbabwe. The aircraft exited the runway to the left side and was substantially damaged. There were no injuries. The CAA-Zimbabwe requested NTSB assistance with flight recorders.
Full Narrative
On November 3, 2009, a Xian Aircraft Industries MA-60, registration Z-WPJ, operated by Air Zimbabwe, struck wildlife on the runway during takeof at Harare, Zimbabwe. The aircraft exited the runway to the left side and was substantially damaged. There were no injuries. The CAA-Zimbabwe requested NTSB assistance with flight recorders.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:36 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
Tail NumberZ-WPJ
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAir Zimbabwe
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (42 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured42
Total42
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0