Auric Air
Safety Score
9.8/10Total Incidents
2
Total Fatalities
4
Recent Incidents
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
The single engine airplane departed Seronera Airstrip in the early morning on a short flight to Grumeti Hills, about 40 km northwest, according to a statement from the operator. Shortly after takeoff, the airplane went out of control, struck a concrete wall and crashed upside down. The pilot and the sole passenger were killed. Statement from the operator: https://www.auricair.com/About-Us/5HAAM_Accident_23Sept2019
Cessna 406 Caravan
The crew consisting of one instructor and one pilot under supervision departed Mwanza for a local training flight with approaches and touch-and-go manoeuvres. Shortly after takeoff from runway 12, while climbing to an altitude of 800 feet, the twin engine aircraft rolled to the right then entered a right turn and an uncontrolled descent before crashing on the top of a small hill located 890 metres from the runway 30 threshold. The aircraft was totally destroyed and both pilots were killed, a British instructor and an Australian citizen pilot under training.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Tanzania
Risk Level
Low Risk
