Were there any fatalities in the 1987-02-05 Learjet 55 Longhorn accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1987-02-05 involved a Learjet 55 Longhorn, registration F-GDHR, operated by Aero France, at Jakiri, Cameroon.

1987-02-05: Learjet 55 Longhorn (F-GDHR) — Aero France — Jakiri, Cameroon

9 fatalitiesJakiri, CameroonFlight

A charter flight traveling from Brazzaville to Paris crashed in a mountainous area, resulting in the deaths of all nine people on board.

What happened

A charter flight operating from Brazzaville Airport toward Paris-Le Bourget, with a scheduled stop in Tamanrasset, Algeria, crashed in the Jakiri region. The aircraft was cruising at flight level 390 under favorable weather conditions when it suddenly lost control and entered a steep dive into mountainous terrain. No distress signals were transmitted by the crew before the impact.

The wreckage of the plane was located several hours after the incident in a remote area. There were nine fatalities recorded, including both pilots and seven passengers.

Findings

Investigators have not yet established the specific reason why the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent. The exact cause for the loss of control remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The precise reason for the aircraft's loss of control could not be identified by investigators.