Incident Overview
Date: Monday 6 November 1967
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-30-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Biafran Air Force
Registration Number: 5N-AAK
Location: Enugu Airport (ENU) –
ÿ Nigeria
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: L-29 or Jet Provost AircraftL-29 or Jet Provost Aircraft
On April 5, 1967, a Nigerian Air Force L-29 or Jet Provost aircraft was impounded during a raid on Enugu Airport by secessionist Biafra. The aircraft was operated by Nigeria previously but was seized by the group.On April 5, 1967, a Nigerian Air Force L-29 or Jet Provost aircraft was impounded during a raid on Enugu Airport by secessionist Biafra. The aircraft was operated by Nigeria previously but was seized by the group.
Description
Destroyed during an attack on Enugu Airport raid by a Nigerian Air Force Let L-29 or Jet Provost aircraft. The aircraft used to be operated by Nigeria but was impounded during the Nigerian Civil War by secessionist state Biafra on April 5, 1967.
Primary Cause
Aircraft Impoundment during a secessionist raid.Aircraft Impoundment during a secessionist raid.Share on:
