Piper PA-31 Navajo accident in Zimbabwe
A light aircraft belonging to Murowa Diamonds crashed Monday afternoon near Beatrice area.
A Piper 31 NAVAJO owned by Murowa Diamonds crash landed Monday afternoon near Beatrice Area.
Zimbabwe Republic Police(ZRP) is investigating a plane crash, which happened in the Featherstone area in Chivhu yesterday evening.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the crash and said two people were injured and were rushed to Beatrice Hospital where they were stabilised.
“Two people on the plane survived the crash and were taken to Beatrice Hospital. They were transferred to another health facility for further treatment,” he said.
Assistant Commissioner Nyathi said the police were by late last night still working on establishing more details on the plane crash.
The Piper PA-31 Navajo is a family of cabin-class, twin-engine aircraft designed and manufactured by Piper Aircraft. The PA-31 Navajo was first introduced in the late 1960s and was initially produced in a number of different variants, including the PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350, and PA-31T.
The PA-31 Navajo is known for its spacious cabin and comfortable seating for up to seven passengers. It is a versatile aircraft that can be used for a variety of missions, including personal transportation, air taxi services, corporate travel, and regional airline operations. The aircraft is equipped with two turbocharged piston engines that provide reliable performance and good fuel efficiency.
The PA-31 Navajo has a maximum cruising speed of around 220 knots, a range of up to 1,000 nautical miles, and a service ceiling of around 20,000 feet. It is equipped with a variety of advanced avionics, including navigation and communication systems, weather radar, and autopilot.
Overall, the PA-31 Navajo is considered a reliable and efficient aircraft that has been used by a wide range of operators over the years. Its spacious cabin, good performance, and versatility have made it a popular choice for many pilots and aircraft owners.
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