Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 8 August 1964
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B Dakota (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Zambian Air Force
Registration Number: AF-102
Location: Lundazi District –
ÿ Zambia
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Other
A fire destroyed an aircraft during a period of conflict between the Lumpa Church and the United National Independence Party (UNIP). The conflict stemmed from the UNIP’s rule over the country.A fire destroyed an aircraft during a period of conflict between the Lumpa Church and the United National Independence Party (UNIP). The conflict stemmed from the UNIP’s rule over the country.
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 between the Lumpa Church and the United National Independence Party (UNIP) leading to an incident involving aircraft.Conflict between the Lumpa Church and the United National Independence Party (UNIP) leading to an incident involving aircraft.Share on:
