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November 15, 2017 · Cessna 208 B · 5H-EGG
Ngorongoro, TZ
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 15, 2017
Injury Outcomes
11 injuries (11 fatalities)
Location
Ngorongoro, TZ
Aircraft
Cessna 208 B
Tail Number
5H-EGG
Operator
Coastal Aviation
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA18WA028
On November 15, 2017, about 0805 coordinated universal time, Cessna 208B, Tanzanian registration 5H-EGG, operated by Coastal Aviation LTD., was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Ngorongoro, Tanzania. The pilot and 10 passengers were fatally injured. The passenger flight departed Kilimanjaro International Airport (HTKJ), Hai District, Tanzania, destined for Seronera Airstrip (HTSN), Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the United Republic of Tanzania. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Air Accident Investigation Branch P.O. Box 2819 Dar es Salaam United Republic of Tanzania Tel.: (255) 22 212-1530 Fax: (255) 22 212-2079 E-mail: permsec@mot.go.tz This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Tanzania.
Full Narrative
On November 15, 2017, about 0805 coordinated universal time, Cessna 208B, Tanzanian registration 5H-EGG, operated by Coastal Aviation LTD., was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Ngorongoro, Tanzania. The pilot and 10 passengers were fatally injured. The passenger flight departed Kilimanjaro International Airport (HTKJ), Hai District, Tanzania, destined for Seronera Airstrip (HTSN), Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the United Republic of Tanzania. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Air Accident Investigation Branch P.O. Box 2819 Dar es Salaam United Republic of Tanzania Tel.: (255) 22 212-1530 Fax: (255) 22 212-2079 E-mail: permsec@mot.go.tz This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Tanzania.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:05 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 208 B
Tail Number5H-EGG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCoastal Aviation
People & Injuries
Injury Summary11 injuries (11 fatalities)
Fatal11
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total11
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0