Xian MA60 crash, Nov 3, 2009, Harare
Xian MA60 accident on November 3, 2009 near Harare, Harare Province, Zimbabwe with no fatalities. Cause: Loss of control during takeoff after the...
- Date: November 3, 2009
- Aircraft: Xian MA60
- Location: Harare, Harare Province, Zimbabwe
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Loss of control during takeoff after the collision with animals on the runway, which tore off the left main landing gear.
An Air Zimbabwe MA60 on a scheduled flight from Harare to Bulawayo struck a group of warthogs as it was about to lift off. The left main gear was torn off and the aircraft veered off the runway to the left. All 38 occupants got out safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.