Poor Maintenance, Engine Failure Caused Fatal Tema Aircraft Crash — AIB Ghana

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The Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau has attributed the fatal Tema aircraft crash that claimed two lives to poor maintenance…

Poor Maintenance, Engine Failure Caused Fatal Tema Aircraft Crash — AIB Ghana
The Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau has attributed the fatal Tema aircraft crash that claimed two lives to poor maintenance practices and engine failure caused by repeated overheating of the aircraft. According to the Bureau’s final report, the microlight aircraft had suffered several overheating incidents during short flights and landings in Ho, with white smoke repeatedly seen coming from the engine. Investigators said the mechanical faults were not properly…