Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 4 August 1964
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B Dakota (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Zambian Air Force
Registration Number: AF-101
Location: Lundazi District –
ÿ Zambia
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Other
A fire destroyed a plane during a conflict between the Lumpa Church and the United National Independence Party (UNIP) in a period of unrest and violence.A fire destroyed a plane during a conflict between the Lumpa Church and the United National Independence Party (UNIP) in a period of unrest and violence.
Description
Destroyed by fire. This occurred in a period of fightings and riots between members of the Lumpa Church and the United National Independence Party (UNIP), which was ruling the country.
Primary Cause
Conflict and violence between political factions.Conflict and violence between political factions.Share on:
