Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander in Luabo: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Jul 30, 1985
Registration:
Z-WHE
Survivors:
No
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Luabo Airport, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft was shot down by ground fire and crashed. The pilot, sole on board, was killed. He was completing a flight on behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Probable cause:
Shot down by ground fire.
