Britten-Norman Islander crash, Jun 23, 1993, Mitwaba
Britten-Norman Islander accident on June 23, 1993 near Mitwaba, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo with no fatalities. Cause: Loss of control during...
- Date: June 23, 1993
- Aircraft: Britten-Norman Islander
- Location: Mitwaba, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Loss of control during the approach turn, believed to result from strong downdrafts and turbulence specific to the region.
A Shabair Britten-Norman Islander was on the approach to Mitwaba airfield when it stalled during the final turn onto the approach path and hit hilly terrain about 3 km short of the runway. All four occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed. Downdrafts and turbulence typical of the area are believed to have been involved.