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Fatal Mountain Strike During Approach to Antsirabé Airport

Antsirabé, MadagascarLanding (descent or approach)

On May 24, 1986, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) operated by Malagasy Air Force - Armée de l'Air Malgache was involved in an aviation accident near Antsirabé, Madagascar during landing or approach. 13 people were killed. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft struck a mountain slope near Antsirabé Airport while descending in poor visibility, killing all 13 occupants, including Guy-Albert Sibon, Minister of Defense.

Incident Overview and Fatalities During a descent to Antsirabé Airport, the crew encountered poor visibility caused by low clouds. The aircraft subsequently struck the slope of a mountain located a few kilometers from the airport. The impact destroyed the aircraft, resulting in the deaths of all 13 occupants on board. Among the fatalities were Guy-Albert Sibon, the Minister of Defense; General Hubert Andrianasolo; his wife, Olivia Andrianasolo; and Colonel Jean-Jacques Rasolomalala, a member of the Ministry of Defense. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location beyond the general area near Antsirabé Airport.

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