Aircraft crash landing in Albertville, Katanga

No fatalities • Albertville, Democratic Republic of Congo • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft operating for the United Nations crashed in Albertville, Katanga, resulting in no fatalities but significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

On an unspecified date, an aircraft performing operations on behalf of the United Nations (UNO) was involved in a crash landing in the vicinity of Albertville, located in the Katanga region. The incident occurred during a phase of flight that resulted in the airframe being damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the impact and the destruction of the aircraft, there were no fatalities reported among those on board.

Findings

  • The two crew members involved in the accident escaped without any injuries.
  • The primary outcome of the event was the total loss of the aircraft due to structural damage.
  • The specific operational circumstances leading to the crash landing remain unclear.

Probable cause

The exact cause of the crash landing remains undetermined due to unclear circumstances surrounding the event.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1962-06-08 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Albertville, Democratic Republic of Congo?

An aircraft operating for the United Nations crashed in Albertville, Katanga, resulting in no fatalities but significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1962-06-08 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1962-06-08 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration SE-CFB, operated by Transair Sweden, at Albertville, Democratic Republic of Congo.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The exact cause of the crash landing remains undetermined due to unclear circumstances surrounding the event.

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