No fatalities

Unknown aircraft crash near Kipushi, 1962 (KA-017)

Kipushi, Democratic Republic of CongoFlight

On January 15, 1962, a Dornier DO.28A/B (registration KA-017) operated by Katanga Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Kipushi, Democratic Republic of Congo in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An unidentified aircraft crashed under unspecified conditions near Kipushi during January 1962.

What happened

In January 1962, an aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Kipushi. The precise date of the accident has not been established by available records. At the time of the incident, the aircraft was operating in the region, but the specific flight details and the exact sequence of events leading to the impact remain undocumented.

Findings

The circumstances surrounding the crash are currently classified as unknown. There is no available information regarding the aircraft type, the operator, or the number of fatalities and injuries resulting from the event. Because the specific cause of the accident was never determined, the contributing factors to the loss of the aircraft remain a mystery.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Jan 1962 Dornier DO.28A/B accident near Kipushi, Democratic Republic of Congo?

An unidentified aircraft crashed under unspecified conditions near Kipushi during January 1962.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Jan 1962 Dornier DO.28A/B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Jan 1962 involved a Dornier DO.28A/B, registration KA-017, operated by Katanga Air Force, at Kipushi, Democratic Republic of Congo.