Crash of a Short SC.7 Skyvan 3 Variant 100 in Ulongwé: 10 killed
Date & Time:
Nov 6, 1987 at 0830 LT
Operator:
Registration:
7Q-YMB
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Blantyre - Lilongwe
MSN:
1971
YOM:
1980
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude on a flight from Blantyre to Lilongwe, the twin engine aircraft was shot down by a surface-to-air missile. Out of control, it crashed in Ulongwé, killing all 10 occupants.
Probable cause:
It is believed the aircraft was mistakenly shot down while flying over an area of heavy fightings.
