G-AWSC

On December 22, 1974 at 12:00 AM, G-AWSC experienced a crash involving Canadair CL-44, operated by Tradewinds Airways, with the event recorded near Lusaka Lusaka City District.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

5 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 5 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. Apparently following a wrong approach configuration, the crew landed nosewheel first. Upon touchdown, the nosewheel was torn off and the airplane slid for several dozen meters before coming to rest in flames. All five crew members evacuated safely while the aircraft was written off.

Aircraft reference details include registration G-AWSC, MSN 26, year of manufacture 1961.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -15.4163°, 28.2818°.