Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 30 July 1985
Aircraft Type: Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander
Owner/operator: United Air Charters
Registration Number: Z-WHX
Location: Luabo –
ÿ Zimbabwe
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A flight for the International Red Cross was interrupted by rebels who shot at the aircraft. The incident occurred while the aircraft was traveling through a region with heightened political instability.A flight for the International Red Cross was interrupted by rebels who shot at the aircraft. The incident occurred while the aircraft was traveling through a region with heightened political instability.
Description
Shot at by rebels while on a flight for the International Red Cross.
Primary Cause
Political instability and potential conflict within the region.Political instability and potential conflict within the region.Share on:
