Chimoio - Casa Banana
Flight / Schedule
Chimoio - Casa Banana
Aircraft
Casa 212 AviocarRegistration
808
MSN
365
Year of Manufacture
1986
Operator
Air Force of ZimbabweDate
February 11, 1987 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Crash Location
Casa Banana Sofala
Region
Africa • Mozambique
Narrative Report
On February 11, 1987 at 12:00 AM, Chimoio - Casa Banana experienced a crash involving Casa 212 Aviocar, operated by Air Force of Zimbabwe, with the event recorded near Casa Banana Sofala.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a plain, valley crash site.
3 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 3, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The aircraft was approaching Casa Banana, in the Gorongosa National Park, when it struck treetops and crashed in a dense wooded area. All three crew members were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration 808, MSN 365, year of manufacture 1986.
Fatalities
Total
3
Crew
3
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The aircraft was approaching Casa Banana, in the Gorongosa National Park, when it struck treetops and crashed in a dense wooded area. All three crew members were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
3
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Chimoio - Casa Banana
Operator
Air Force of ZimbabweFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Region / Country
Africa • Mozambique
Aircraft Details
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