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November 23, 2018 · Cessna U206 C · Z-BRS
Chemajenjera Hill, ZW
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 23, 2018
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (5 fatalities)
Location
Chemajenjera Hill, ZW
Aircraft
Cessna U206 C
Tail Number
Z-BRS
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
WPR19WA081
On November 23, 2018, about 0530 coordinated universal time, a Cessna U206C airplane, Z-BRS, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Chemajenjera Hill, Zimbabwe. The pilot and four passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Zimbabwe. The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) is investigating the accident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane and engine, the NTSB has designated an US accredited representative to assist the CAAZ in its investigation. All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the CAAZ of Zimbabwe: The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) Flight Safety and Standards Directorate P. Bag 7716 Causeway, Harare 3rd Level, Wing D Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport Zimbabwe Website: http://www.caaz.co.zw/
Full Narrative
On November 23, 2018, about 0530 coordinated universal time, a Cessna U206C airplane, Z-BRS, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Chemajenjera Hill, Zimbabwe. The pilot and four passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Zimbabwe. The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) is investigating the accident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane and engine, the NTSB has designated an US accredited representative to assist the CAAZ in its investigation. All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the CAAZ of Zimbabwe: The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) Flight Safety and Standards Directorate P. Bag 7716 Causeway, Harare 3rd Level, Wing D Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport Zimbabwe Website: http://www.caaz.co.zw/
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:30 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna U206 C
Tail NumberZ-BRS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (5 fatalities)
Fatal5
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total5
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0