CESSNA 208B
Xakanaka, October 14, 2011
Event Information
| Date | October 14, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Xakanaka |
| Country | BC |
| Coordinates | -19.19028, 23.44500 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | DCA12RA003 |
| Event ID | 20111021X72839 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 208B |
| Registration # | A2-AKD |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 9 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 13 |
Event Location
Full 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
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.