On September 25, 1998, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration 5Y-ANV) operated by TanaMana Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Uganda in flight. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft on a taxi flight from Entebbe to Kasese crashed in Rwenzori Mountains National Park. The pilot's body had two bullet wounds, and passengers' gold-buying cash was missing from the wreckage.
Accident Details
A twin-engine aircraft operating as an on-demand taxi flight departed Entebbe en route to Kasese, carrying 10 passengers and one pilot. The aircraft crashed in the Rwenzori Mountains National Park, in the region of Kasese. The exact cause of the accident is unknown.
Pilot and Passengers
The pilot's body was recovered and showed two bullet wounds. The passengers were on a gold buying mission and were reported to be carrying a large amount of cash. The cash was not found in the wreckage.
Investigation
Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the crash. The presence of bullet wounds on the pilot and the missing cash have been noted but no conclusions have been drawn regarding their relation to the accident.
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