Fatal aircraft accident during descent to Yaoundé

3 fatalities • Yaoundé, Cameroon • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed while approaching Yaoundé Airport, resulting in the deaths of all three people on board.

What happened

During an approach to Yaoundé Airport, an aircraft experienced a fatal accident while in the descent phase of flight. The aircraft was transitioning toward the airport when it crashed, an event that led to the loss of all personnel on board. There were three fatalities recorded among the crew members.

Findings

The specific details regarding the crash remain undetermined, as the incident occurred under unknown circumstances. No further information has been released concerning the operational state of the aircraft or the environmental conditions at the time of the impact.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1966-01-20 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Yaoundé, Cameroon?

An aircraft crashed while approaching Yaoundé Airport, resulting in the deaths of all three people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1966-01-20 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1966-01-20 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration TL-KAA, operated by Central African Air Force - Escadrille Centrafricaine, at Yaoundé, Cameroon.

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