No fatalities

Aircraft crash near Monrovia-Roberts Airport (ARU-008)

Monrovia-Roberts, LiberiaFlight

On April 5, 1980, a Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair (registration ARU-008) operated by Liberian Government was involved in an aviation accident near Monrovia-Roberts, Liberia in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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An unidentified aircraft crashed into the Farmington River near Monrovia-Roberts Airport while performing a mission for the Ministry of Defence.

What happened

A flight operating on behalf of the Ministry of Defence ended in an accident involving an unknown aircraft type. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the Farmington River, located near Monrovia-Roberts Airport.

At the time of the crash, the aircraft was conducting a special mission for the Ministry of Defence. Following the impact with the river, the status of the occupants remained unconfirmed, as there is currently no information regarding the fate of the crew.

Findings

The specific circumstances surrounding the loss of the aircraft remain undetermined. The exact flight phase and the precise cause of the descent into the Farmington River have not yet been established by investigators.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Apr 1980 Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident near Monrovia-Roberts, Liberia?

An unidentified aircraft crashed into the Farmington River near Monrovia-Roberts Airport while performing a mission for the Ministry of Defence.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Apr 1980 Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Apr 1980 involved a Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair, registration ARU-008, operated by Liberian Government, at Monrovia-Roberts, Liberia.