Same airport, same day, two crashes

On the 28th of November, two Embraer EMB-120 crashed at Kikoboga Airstrip (HTMK) in Tanzania.

The first crash involved a Unity Air Zanzibar EMB-120.

As the aircraft landed, its right-hand main landing gear collapsed. The aircraft then veered off the runway and came to a stop on the grass. No injuries were reported from the 30 passengers and three crew.

However, just six hours later, at the same airport, another Embraer EMB-120 crashed on the same runway. 

The aircraft this time was operated by Sindbard Air which was travelling from Kikoboga (HTMK) to Zanzibar (ZNZ/HTZA).
As the aircraft was accelerating for takeoff, its nose gear collapsed. It veered off the runway and collided with a building. Just like before, no injuries were reported.

Kikoboga Airstrip is an airstrip serving the Mikumi National Park in the Morogoro Region of Tanzania and is owned by the Government of Tanzania. The airstrip is 1,737 ft / 529 m AMSL.

Aircraft Information: No:1

Owner / Operator: UnityAir Zanzibar

Code: AFD

Aircraft: Embraer EMB 120ER Brasilia

Registration: 5H-MJH

Serial Number: 120358

Engines: 2 Pratt & Whitney PW118

First Flew: Sept 2004

Aircraft Information: No:2

Owner / Operator: Sindbard Air

Code: -

Aircraft: Embraer EMB 120ER Brasilia

Registration: 5H-FLM

Serial Number: 120325

Engines: 2 Pratt & Whitney PW118

First Flew: March 2008