Cessna 210M

Windhoek, January 11, 2008

Event Information

DateJanuary 11, 2008
Event TypeACC
LocationWindhoek
CountryWA
Coordinates-22.61167, 17.08167
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberDCA08WA027
Event ID20080118X00079

Aircraft

MakeCessna
Model210M
Registration #V5-GWH
OperatorAtlantic Aviation
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSC
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light Condition-
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal6
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured6

Event Location

Full Narrative

On January 11, 2008 about 1625 UTC, Namibian registry V5-GWH, Cessna 210M, a charter flight, operated by Atlantic Aviation, reportedly lost engine power after takeoff from Eros Airport, Windhoek, Namibia; The airplane crashed in a residential area and struck a dwelling. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot and five passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed and consumed by post crash fire. The flight was destined for an airstrip at Mokuti Lodge, near Tsumeb, Namibia.

The investigation is being conducted by the Namibia Directorate of Accident Investigations, Windhoek, Namibia. The US Accredited Representative is Dennis L. Jones, NTSB, Washington, D.C (tel - 202-314-6321).

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.

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