ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 88
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| Date: | 11-JAN-2008 |
| Time: | 16:25 UTC |
| Type: |  Cessna 210M |
| Owner/operator: | Atlantic Aviation |
| Registration: | V5-GWH |
| MSN: | 21061648 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Windhoek -
 Namibia
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Passenger - Non-Scheduled/charter/Air Taxi |
| Departure airport: | FYWE |
| FYMO | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
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.
Sources:
New Era
NTSB Identification: DCA08WA027
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 18-Jan-2008 02:59 | harro | Added |
| 21-Jan-2008 03:08 | anon | Updated |
| 22-Jan-2008 03:02 | anon | Updated |
| 23-Jan-2008 00:40 | JINX | Updated |
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