On April 13, 1995, a Douglas DC-3 (registration ZS-LYW) operated by Wonderair was involved in an aviation accident near Likwangbala, Democratic Republic of Congo during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft collided with trees during the approach to the airstrip. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A humanitarian flight operating for UNICEF crashed near Likwangbala, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.
What happened
During a mission conducted on behalf of UNICEF, an aircraft crashed while attempting to land at an airstrip in the vicinity of Likwangbala. The flight was performing humanitarian operations when the aircraft struck trees during its approach phase. The impact resulted in a crash that caused the deaths of both pilots.
Findings
Preliminary information indicates that the collision with vegetation occurred during the approach to the destination. No further details regarding the specific mechanical or environmental conditions at the time of the impact were provided in the initial report.
Probable cause
The aircraft collided with trees during the approach to the airstrip.
