Fastjet E190 at Mwanza on Jan 17th 2018, person on runway killed by departing aircraft
Last Update: January 18, 2018 / 15:03:16 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jan 17, 2018
Classification
Accident
Airline
Fastjet
Flight number
FN-148
Departure
Mwanza, Tanzania
Destination
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Aircraft Registration
5H-FJI
Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-190
ICAO Type Designator
E190
The airline confirmed the accident advising their passengers that an investigation has been opened into the accident, the aircraft remains unavailable due to the investigation forcing a number of flight cancellations on Jan 18th. Fastjet wrote: "Fastjet would like to extend its sincere condolences to the family and friends of the dead."
Tanzania's Airport Authority reported a male, unknown identity, has died when he hit the departing aircraft on the runway. All security procedures had been followed. However, the long-term lack of a fence due to building and aerodrome enhancements works might have contributed to the person getting onto the runway. A safety investigation is underway.
Metars:
HTMW 172000Z 11009KT 9999 FEW020 SCT250 21/19 Q1014 NOSIG=
HTMW 171900Z 12009KT 9999 FEW021 SCT090 22/19 Q1014 NOSIG=
HTMW 171700Z 10008KT 9999 FEW021 SCT100 22/20 Q1013 NOSIG=
HTMW 171600Z 00000KT 9999 FEW023 BKN260 23/20 Q1012 NOSIG=
HTMW 171500Z 00000KT 9999 FEW023 FEW024CB BKN110 24/19 Q1012 NOSIG=
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jan 17, 2018
Classification
Accident
Airline
Fastjet
Flight number
FN-148
Departure
Mwanza, Tanzania
Destination
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Aircraft Registration
5H-FJI
Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-190
ICAO Type Designator
E190
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