Beechcraft 200 Super King Air crash, Apr 27, 2010, Arlit
Beechcraft 200 Super King Air accident on April 27, 2010 near Arlit, Agadez, Niger with no fatalities. Cause: The crew continued the approach in...
- Date: April 27, 2010
- Aircraft: Beechcraft 200 Super King Air
- Location: Arlit, Agadez, Niger
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The crew continued the approach in reduced visibility caused by blowing sand and descended too low without visual contact with the ground.
A Super King Air (F-GLIF) operated by THS Helicopteres on a charter from Niamey to Arlit lost sight of the runway in a sandstorm on final approach. It descended short of the runway, the undercarriage was torn off and the aircraft slid to a stop. All 10 occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.