Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 19 April 2000
Aircraft Type: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
Owner/operator: Kivu Air Services, lsf Gallovents Ten
Registration Number: ZS-ONT
Location: near Bukavu –
ÿ Congo (Democratic Republic)
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Cessna AircraftCessna Aircraft
Category: Accident
A Cessna aircraft crashed in the Kahuzi-Biega National Park near Bukavu, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and three passengers. The aircraft was reportedly flying under Kivu Air.A Cessna aircraft crashed in the Kahuzi-Biega National Park near Bukavu, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and three passengers. The aircraft was reportedly flying under Kivu Air.
Description
The Cessna crashed in the Kahuzi-Biega National Park near Bukavu. Some reports say the pilot and three passengers died and that the airplane was flying for Kivu Air.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or pilot error.Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or pilot error.Share on:
