CESSNA 208
Ngorongoro, November 15, 2017
Event Information
| Date | November 15, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Ngorongoro |
| Country | TZ |
| Coordinates | -2.88472, 35.82333 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | ERA18WA028 |
| Event ID | 20171121X95356 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 208 |
| Registration # | 5H-EGG |
| Operator | Coastal Aviation LTD. |
| Owner | Coastal Aviation LTD. |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | IMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 11 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 11 |
Event Location
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: [email protected]
This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Tanzania.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.