Crash of a Douglas C-47 in Antsirabé: 13 killed
Date & Time:
May 24, 1986
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Tananarive – Antsirabé
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
While descending to Antsirabé Airport, the crew encountered poor visibility due to low clouds when the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located few km from the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all 13 occupants were killed, among them Guy-Albert Sibon, Minister of Defense, General Hubert Andrianasolo, his wife Olivia Andrianasolo and Colonel Jean-Jacques Rasolomalala, member of the Ministry of Defense.
