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December 3, 2010 · Beech 1900 C

Maputo, MZ

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 3, 2010
Location
Maputo, MZ
Aircraft
Beech 1900 C
Operator
Kaya Airlines
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DCA11WA013

On December 3, 2010, about 2040 UTC, a Beech 1900C, C9-AUO, operated by Kaya Airlines, crashed into terrain during landing approach at Maputo International Airport, Maputo, Mozambique. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. Of the 17 persons on board, there were 6 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed. The departure point of the flight was Nampula, Mozambique. The Mozambique National Civil Aviaton Administration(IACM) is investigating the accident. The NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative as the state of manufacture in accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. All inquiries should be directed to: National Civil Aviation Administration P.O. Box 227 Maputo Mozambique

Full Narrative

On December 3, 2010, about 2040 UTC, a Beech 1900C, C9-AUO, operated by Kaya Airlines, crashed into terrain during landing approach at Maputo International Airport, Maputo, Mozambique. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. Of the 17 persons on board, there were 6 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed. The departure point of the flight was Nampula, Mozambique. The Mozambique National Civil Aviaton Administration(IACM) is investigating the accident. The NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative as the state of manufacture in accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. All inquiries should be directed to: National Civil Aviation Administration P.O. Box 227 Maputo Mozambique

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:40 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireUnknown

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 1900 C
DamageDestroyed
OperatorKaya Airlines

People & Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data