Date: | Tuesday 3 April 1984 |
Time: | |
Type: | de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 |
Owner/operator: | Lesotho Airways |
Registration: | 7P-LAG |
MSN: | 619 |
Year of manufacture: | 1979 |
Engine model: | Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-27 |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 14 |
Aircraft damage: | Substantial, repaired |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | near Quthing Airport (UTG) -
Lesotho
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Phase: | Approach |
Nature: | Passenger - Non-Scheduled/charter/Air Taxi |
Departure airport: | |
Destination airport: | Quthing Airport (UTG/FXQG) |
Narrative:During final turn, the right wing struck a tree. The aircraft remained controllable and the landing was completed successfully.
The 20 m high tree was located on a hill about 200 m from the threshold of runway 32. Runway 14 is preferred as it has unobstructed approaches. However, if the tailwind component is excessive, runway 32 may be used .
The pilot stated that he was distracted by the presence of cattle on the airstrip during approach.
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