Crash of a Let L-410UVP in Bandundu
Date & Time:
Jul 18, 2007
Registration:
9Q-CIM
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
83 09 35
YOM:
1983
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Bandundu Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft collided with a flock of birds, stalled and crashed. There were no casualties but the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control and subsequent crash on takeoff following a bird strike.
