Funkey-Monkey is correct. Following F-M’s post we tried to contact the passenger but it was only last week that we were able to clarify the facts. Sorry for the delay. Of course, we apologise to Proflight and are happy to post this correction. Thanks to F-M for bringing this to our attention.
The aircraft involved was a Baron belonging to Ngwazi Air Charter of Ndola. According to the passenger it landed downwind well down the runway and went off the end into the bushes. Damage if any was minor, mainly to someone’s pride.
Regarding Quagmire’s post, I did mention that Luangwa is rough in the middle due to vehicles using it. However, it was inspected by DCA last year before being reopened so it does meet the (very!) minimum standards required. There are other airstrips that are similarly rough. Perhaps Quagmire is fairly new and has now discovered this. It is just part of aviation in Africa.
Pilots visiting Luangwa should be careful where they park. Before reopening last year the airstrip was overgrown with thorn bushes. Last year’s clearing was poorly done. The strip is clear in the centre thanks to all the vehicular traffic but along the sides are considerable areas with long white thorns or the tough and sharp stumps of bushes protruding several inches above ground. It is very easy to get a flat tyre so check well before pulling off the runway to park.