On January 11, 1999, a Casa 212 Aviocar (registration 802) operated by Air Force of Zimbabwe was involved in an aviation accident near Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo during landing or approach. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft operating for the Government of Zimbabwe crashed during its approach to Kinshasa, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.
What happened
An aviation accident occurred during the final stages of a flight approaching Kinshasa. The aircraft was performing a mission on behalf of the Government of Zimbabwe when it went down under unknown circumstances. The impact resulted in five fatalities, as all crew members on board were killed in the crash.
Findings
The specific reasons for the accident remain undetermined, as the circumstances surrounding the crash have not yet been established. No information is currently available regarding the aircraft's registration or the specific model involved in the incident.
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