DCA12RA003

NTSB accident investigation · Cessna 208B · Xakanaka, Botswana · October 14, 2011

Accident · FatalForeign investigation
Date
October 14, 2011, 11:50 local (11:50 UTC)
Place
Xakanaka, Botswana
Injuries
9 fatal, 2 serious, 2 minor
Damage
Substantial damage
Aircraft
A2-AKDCessna 208B
NTSB office
Major Investigations Division
Lead agency
Other
Case key
82129

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Factual narrative

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

Aircraft

Registration
A2-AKD
Reported as
Cessna 208B
Damage
Substantial damage
Fire
On-Ground
Flight
Non-U.S., commercial