Part 59: The Gambia

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This plane crash takes us to the west African nation of The Gambia, which is located next to Senegal.

WARNINGS OF A PLANE CRASH

Pictured above is the type of plane that was involved in this accident

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Pictured above is the type of plane that was involved in this accident.

The aircraft arrived in Bathurst at 0243amLT from Lisbon and the crew was changed. The departure was performed at 0408LT in fair weather conditions. Two minutes later, while in initial climb, the aircraft failed to gain height and hit few trees with its left wing. It then banked left and crashed in flames in a wooded area located 3 km from the airport. The aircraft christened 'Star Leader' was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all 24 occupants were killed.

The exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty. However, it is believed that the loss of control during initial climb was probably due to a mishandling of the controls on behalf of the pilot in command. It was confirmed by investigations that it was the captain's first York flight on a scheduled service, and it was also the first takeoff he made in a York loaded to more than 69,000 lb.

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