DCA10WA050

NTSB accident investigation · Wlotzkasbaken, Namibia · April 1, 2010

Accident · FatalForeign investigation
Date
April 1, 2010, 10:31 local (10:31 UTC)
Place
Wlotzkasbaken, Namibia
Injuries
1 fatal
Damage
Destroyed
Aircraft
NTSB office
Major Investigations Division
Lead agency
Other
Case key
75727

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Factual narrative

On April 1, 2010, V5-BAT, a Cessna 210, domestic charter flight, experienced an in-flight breakup and crashed near Wlotzkasbaken, Namibia. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The aircraft was destroyed. There was no fire. The flight originated at Twyfelfontein and the destination was Swakopmund. The investigation is being conducted by the Namibia Directorate of Accident and Incident Investigations, Ministry of Works and Transport. The NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of design/manufacture.

Aircraft

Damage
Destroyed
Flight
Non-U.S., commercial