On August 10, 1999, a Cessna 414 Chancellor (registration N373BC) operated by Gibalco Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Monrovia-Roberts, Liberia during landing or approach. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine charter flight crashed during a night approach to Monrovia-Roberts Airport, resulting in the deaths of all six people on board.
What happened
A charter flight departing from Harper crashed while attempting a night approach to Monrovia-Roberts Airport. The aircraft, a twin engine plane, was transporting a crew of one pilot and five police officers to Monrovia. During the final stages of the approach, the plane went down approximately 4 km before reaching the runway.
The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were six fatalities recorded, as all occupants on board perished in the accident.
Findings
The specific circumstances surrounding the crash remain undetermined, as the exact cause of the descent into the ground short of the runway has not been established.