Harare - Bulawayo
Flight / Schedule
Harare - Bulawayo
Aircraft
Xian MA60Registration
Z-WPJ
MSN
03 01
Year of Manufacture
2005
Operator
Air ZimbabweDate
November 3, 2009 at 07:36 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Harare Harare Province
Region
Africa • Zimbabwe
Coordinates
-17.8261°, 31.0495°
Crash Cause
Other causes
Narrative Report
On November 3, 2009 at 07:36 PM, Harare - Bulawayo experienced a crash involving Xian MA60, operated by Air Zimbabwe, with the event recorded near Harare Harare Province.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
38 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 38 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 34, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is other causes. During the takeoff roll at Harare Airport, the aircraft was bout to lift off when it collided with five warthogs, causing the left main gear to be torn off. Out of control, the aircraft veered off runway to the left and came to rest. All 38 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration Z-WPJ, MSN 03 01, year of manufacture 2005.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -17.8261°, 31.0495°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
During the takeoff roll at Harare Airport, the aircraft was bout to lift off when it collided with five warthogs, causing the left main gear to be torn off. Out of control, the aircraft veered off runway to the left and came to rest. All 38 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Cause: Other causes
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
4
Passengers On Board
34
Estimated Survivors
38
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 38
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Harare - Bulawayo
Operator
Air ZimbabweFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Africa • Zimbabwe
Aircraft Details
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