Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 6 December 1961
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Katanga Government
Registration Number: KA-DFN
Location: Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) –
ÿ Congo (Democratic Republic)
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: The Canberra B(I) Mk.58 bombers.The Canberra B(I) Mk.58 bombers.
Category: Unlawful Interference
Two Indian Air Force Canberra B(I) Mk.58 bombers from the No.5 Squadron attacked Kolwezi airfield, resulting in the destruction of several aircraft.Two Indian Air Force Canberra B(I) Mk.58 bombers from the No.5 Squadron attacked Kolwezi airfield, resulting in the destruction of several aircraft.
Description
Two Indian Air Force Canberra B(I) Mk.58 bombers from the No.5 Squadron, on a United Nations mission, attacked Kolwezi airfield, destroying several planes.
Primary Cause
Possible miscalculation or malfunction leading to a collision or attack.Possible miscalculation or malfunction leading to a collision or attack.Share on:
