2 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident in Kahuzi-Biega National Park (ZS-ONT)

Bukavu, Democratic Republic of CongoFlight

On April 19, 2000, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration ZS-ONT) operated by Kivu Air was involved in an aviation accident near Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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An aircraft crashed in the Kahuzi-Biega National Park near Bukavu, resulting in the deaths of both people on board.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred within the boundaries of the Kahuzi-Biega National Park, situated in the vicinity of Bukavu. The aircraft went down during its flight, resulting in a crash in an area of the park where the specific details of the descent remain unconfirmed.

There were two fatalities recorded as a result of the impact. The occupants of the aircraft, consisting of the pilot and one other individual, did not survive the event.

Findings

At this time, the specific sequence of events leading to the impact is not fully documented, and the aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances. No further information regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or the specific flight phase at the moment of impact has been released.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Apr 2000 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident near Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo?

An aircraft crashed in the Kahuzi-Biega National Park near Bukavu, resulting in the deaths of both people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Apr 2000 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Apr 2000 involved a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration ZS-ONT, operated by Kivu Air, at Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo.