Lesotho Defence Force
Safety profile and incident history for Lesotho Defence Force.
Safety Score
9.1/10Total Incidents
2
Total Fatalities
18
Recent Incidents
Casa 212 Aviocar
Mokhotlong Mokhotlong
Following an uneventful flight from Maseru, the crew initiated the approach to Mokhotlong Airport. The left main gear touchdown 200 metres past the runway threshold. The right main gear landed few metres further. The gravel runway at Mokhotlong is 700 metres long. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran and came to rest against a house about 100 metres past the runway end. All 13 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed.
November 10, 1989 18 Fatalities
Casa 212 Aviocar
Mt Maluti Leribe
While cruising in poor weather conditions, the twin engine struck the slope of Mt Maluti. All 18 occupants were killed.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Lesotho
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
Casa 212 Aviocar2