No fatalities

Unidentified aircraft crash on Nyamuragira volcano (D-12)

Mt Nyamuragira, Democratic Republic of CongoFlight

On October 6, 1958, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration D-12) operated by Aviation de la Force Publique was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Nyamuragira, Democratic Republic of Congo in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft has crashed on the Nyamuragira volcano, though the specific details regarding the flight and its occupants remain unconfirmed.

What happened

A recent aviation incident involving an unidentified aircraft occurred at the Nyamuragira volcano. The exact nature of the event is currently unclear due to a lack of available data regarding the flight's origin or destination.

At this time, there is no information regarding the specific aircraft type involved in the impact. Furthermore, the status of the individuals on board has not been established, as the fate of the occupants remains unknown. The circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent crash have yet to be determined by investigators.

Findings

The precise cause of the accident is currently categorized as unknown circumstances. No official reports have been released detailing the flight phase or any mechanical issues prior to the impact on the volcano.