Final Report D228, en-route SW of Mzuzu Malawi, 10 June 2024

Final Report D228, en-route SW of Mzuzu Malawi, 10 June 2024

Publication info
Author
BFU Germany
Category
Accident Reports Controlled Flight Into Terrain Human Factors Weather
Date of publication
30/06/2025

On 10 June 2024, a Dornier 228 impacted terrain in the vicinity of its destination when it entered IMC when already operating in marginal visual flying conditions in daylight. The aircraft was destroyed and the three crew and six passengers on board were killed. The accident was attributed to the decision to continue flight at a low height over terrain, a lack of pilot situational awareness and inadequate pre-flight preparation. The passengers on the flight were civilians but the aircraft was owned by the Malawi Government and was being operated by the Malawi Air Force.

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