Aircraft Shot Down During Humanitarian Mission in Katanga (UN-202)

Incident Overview and Location Details During a humanitarian mission over the Katanga region, an aircraft was struck by enemy fire. The source does not specify the exact date, aircraft type, registration, or operator beyond the leasing arrangement. The incident occurred while the aircraft was conducting its mission, leading to an emergency situation for the crew and occupants on board. The location of the emergency landing was described as a prairie, where the aircraft ultimately crash landed. The specific geographic coordinates or exact site within Katanga are not provided in the source material. The event involved a direct hit from enemy fire, which was the primary factor leading to the emergency landing and subsequent crash. The humanitarian nature of the mission is noted, but no further details about the mission's objectives or the specific humanitarian organization involved are given in the source.