12 fatalities

Aircraft Crash in the Okanda National Reserve (TR-LYQ)

Ayem, GabonFlight

On July 3, 1982, a Cessna 404 Titan (registration TR-LYQ) operated by Air Affaires Gabon was involved in an aviation accident near Ayem, Gabon in flight. 12 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in an uninhabited area near Ayem while en route to Libreville, killing all 12 occupants. The exact cause of the accident remains unknown.

Incident Overview and Route Details A twin-engine aircraft was operating a flight from Booué to Ndjolé, with Libreville as its final destination. During this leg of the journey, the aircraft crashed in an uninhabited area located in the region of Ayem. The specific circumstances surrounding the crash have not been determined. ## Wreckage Location and Casualties The wreckage of the aircraft was discovered in the northern part of the Okanda National Reserve. All 12 people on board the aircraft were killed in the accident. ## Investigation Status The exact circumstances of the accident remain unknown. No further details regarding the cause of the crash have been provided in the source material.