No fatalities

Unidentified aircraft accident in Zambia, 1976 (AF-313)

Zambia, Zambia

On December 31, 1976, a De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo (registration AF-313) operated by Zambia Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Zambia, Zambia. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An undocumented aviation accident occurred within Zambia during 1976, though specific details regarding the aircraft or casualties are unavailable.

What happened

In 1976, an aviation accident took place in Zambia. Due to a lack of available records, the precise location within the country and the specific flight path cannot be determined.

Detailed information regarding the nature of the event is missing from historical archives. There are no documented details concerning the aircraft type, the operator involved, or the specific phase of flight during which the incident occurred. Furthermore, the exact circumstances leading to the accident remain unrecorded.

Findings

Because the specifics of the crash were never fully documented, there is no information regarding the number of fatalities or injuries sustained. The fate of the occupants remains unknown, and no official investigation results are available to identify any contributing factors or mechanical failures.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Dec 1976 De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo accident near Zambia, Zambia?

An undocumented aviation accident occurred within Zambia during 1976, though specific details regarding the aircraft or casualties are unavailable.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Dec 1976 De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Dec 1976 involved a De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo, registration AF-313, operated by Zambia Air Force, at Zambia, Zambia.