ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 347403
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| Date: | Wednesday 25 October 2023 |
| Time: | c. 13:58 UTC |
| Type: |  Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II |
| Owner/operator: | Westair Aviation |
| Registration: | V5-WAI |
| MSN: | F406-0016 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1987 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | near Osire -
 Namibia
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Passenger - Non-Scheduled/charter/Air Taxi |
| Departure airport: | Windhoek-Eros Airport (ERS/FYWE) |
| Otjikoto Mine Airstrip | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II suffered a loss of elevator control following the failure of the elevator cable while en route between Windhoek and B2Gold's Otjikoto Mine Airstrip.
An emergency landing was performed on a farm in the vicinity of the Osire refugee camp southeast of Otjiwarongo.The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
Sources:
https://www.observer24.com.na/close-call-leaves-aircraft-seriously-damaged/
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Oct-2023 14:59 | aus | Added |
| 30-Oct-2023 15:00 | harro | Updated |
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