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October 14, 2011 · Cessna 208B · A2-AKD
Xakanaka, BW
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 14, 2011
Injury Outcomes
13 injuries (9 fatalities, 2 serious injuries, 2 minor injuries)
Location
Xakanaka, BW
Aircraft
Cessna 208B
Tail Number
A2-AKD
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DCA12RA003
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
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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
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 208B
Tail NumberA2-AKD
DamageSubstantial
People & Injuries
Injury Summary13 injuries (9 fatalities, 2 serious injuries, 2 minor injuries)
Fatal9
Serious2
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total13
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0