On January 20, 1966, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration TL-KAA) operated by Central African Air Force - Escadrille Centrafricaine was involved in an aviation accident near Yaoundé, Cameroon during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
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.
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