Cessna 404 accident near Windhoek, Wa, December 26, 2002
On December 26, 2002 at about 11:45 am local time, a Cessna 404, registered V5WAA, was substantially damaged in an accident near Windhoek. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- December 26, 2002 · about 11:45 am local time
- Place
- Windhoek, WA
- Type
- Accident · mid-air collision
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 404 · all 404s on the register
- Registration
- V5WAA · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Westair Aviation
The flight
- Departed from: ERS Windhoek
- Destination: Tsumkwe
Weather at the time
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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