On February 24, 1983, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration TY-BBL) operated by Air Bénin was involved in an aviation accident near Bétérou, Benin in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed under unspecified conditions in the Koko area within the Bétérou region, resulting in no reported fatalities.
What happened
An aviation accident occurred in the Koko area, located in the Bétérou region. The specific details regarding the flight's trajectory or the exact moment of impact remain unconfirmed due to a lack of available information regarding the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Despite the occurrence of the incident, there were no casualties reported among those on board. Information regarding the operator or the specific nature of the flight at the time of the accident is currently unavailable.
Findings
The precise reasons for the crash are not yet determined, as the circumstances leading to the event in Koko remain unknown.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 24 Feb 1983 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Bétérou, Benin?
An aircraft crashed under unspecified conditions in the Koko area within the Bétérou region, resulting in no reported fatalities.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 Feb 1983 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Feb 1983 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration TY-BBL, operated by Air Bénin, at Bétérou, Benin.
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