Aircraft crash near Geti, Democratic Republic of the Congo

6 fatalities • Geti, Democratic Republic of Congo • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in hilly, wooded terrain near Geti during a flight from Bunia to Beni, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a flight traveling from Bunia to Beni, a twin-engine airplane crashed in a remote area approximately 40 km east of Bunia, near the Geti region. The aircraft was navigating through difficult weather conditions at the time of the accident. The wreckage was located within a landscape characterized by hills and dense woods.

There were six fatalities recorded among the occupants of the aircraft, with no survivors reported from the crash site.

Findings

While the official cause of the accident has not been determined, there is speculation that the aircraft may have been targeted by ADF rebels operating in the region. The flight was in the cruise phase of its journey when the impact occurred.

Probable cause

The exact cause of the crash is undetermined, though potential hostile fire from rebel groups is suspected.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2001-12-14 Let L-410 accident near Geti, Democratic Republic of Congo?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in hilly, wooded terrain near Geti during a flight from Bunia to Beni, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 2001-12-14 Let L-410 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2001-12-14 involved a Let L-410, registration 5X-CNF, operated by Eagle Air - Uganda, at Geti, Democratic Republic of Congo.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The exact cause of the crash is undetermined, though potential hostile fire from rebel groups is suspected.

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