Cessna 210M
Windhoek, January 11, 2008
Event Information
| Date | January 11, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Windhoek |
| Country | WA |
| Coordinates | -22.61167, 17.08167 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | DCA08WA027 |
| Event ID | 20080118X00079 |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 210M |
| Registration # | V5-GWH |
| Operator | Atlantic Aviation |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 6 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 6 |
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.