Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 8 May 2003
Aircraft Type: North American Rockwell Sabreliner 40A
Owner/operator: D.R. Congo Government, lsf Professional Maintenance Services
Registration Number: N250EC
Location: near Bunia Airport (BUX) –
ÿ Congo (Democratic Republic)
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: No. 2 engineNo. 2 engine
Category: Unlawful Interference
The Sabreliner 40A, operated by the Congolese government, suffered damage due to rebel ground fire during landing at Entebbe in November 2003. The aircraft, carrying the Congo’s Human Rights Minister Ntumba Luaba, landed safely.The Sabreliner 40A, operated by the Congolese government, suffered damage due to rebel ground fire during landing at Entebbe in November 2003. The aircraft, carrying the Congo’s Human Rights Minister Ntumba Luaba, landed safely.
Description
The Sabreliner 40A, operating on behalf of the Congolese government, was damaged by rebel ground fire. The aircraft, carrying Congo’s Human Rights Minister Ntumba Luaba, landed safely at Entebbe. The airplane was still present in November 2003 with substantial damage to the no. 2 engine.
Primary Cause
Rebel ground fire during landing.Rebel ground fire during landing.Share on:
