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June 18, 2018 · Piper PA31 · 5R-MKF
Antananarivo, MG
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 18, 2018
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (5 fatalities)
Location
Antananarivo, MG
Aircraft
Piper PA31
Tail Number
5R-MKF
Operator
Madagascar Trans Air
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR18WA180
On June 18, 2018, about 0615 local time, a Piper PA-31 airplane, 5R-MKF, impacted terrain about 5 nautical miles from the Ivato International Airport, Antananarivo, Madagascar. The pilot in command, two pilot observers, pilot monitor, and one passenger were fatally injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight was operated by Madagascar Trans Air as an instructional flight under the pertinent civil regulations for the government of Madagascar. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Bureau des Enquêtes des Accidents et Incidents de l'Aviation Civile (BEAC). This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the BEAC. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Bureau des Enquêtes des Accidents et Incidents de l'Aviation Civile (BEAC) Ministère des Transports Rue Jules Ranaivo Anosy, Antananarivo Madagascar Tel.: (261) 20 22 24604 (261) 20 22 44757 www.transport.gov.mg
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On June 18, 2018, about 0615 local time, a Piper PA-31 airplane, 5R-MKF, impacted terrain about 5 nautical miles from the Ivato International Airport, Antananarivo, Madagascar. The pilot in command, two pilot observers, pilot monitor, and one passenger were fatally injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight was operated by Madagascar Trans Air as an instructional flight under the pertinent civil regulations for the government of Madagascar. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Bureau des Enquêtes des Accidents et Incidents de l'Aviation Civile (BEAC). This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the BEAC. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Bureau des Enquêtes des Accidents et Incidents de l'Aviation Civile (BEAC) Ministère des Transports Rue Jules Ranaivo Anosy, Antananarivo Madagascar Tel.: (261) 20 22 24604 (261) 20 22 44757 www.transport.gov.mg
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:15
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA31
Tail Number5R-MKF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMadagascar Trans Air
Operating RulePart 91
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (5 fatalities)
Fatal5
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total5
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0