3 fatalities

Executive Flight Crashes into Sea Near Abidjan (5N-AMF)

Abidjan, Ivory CoastLanding (descent or approach)

On July 25, 1977, a MBB HFB-320 Hansa Jet (registration 5N-AMF) operated by Motor Parts Manufacturers - MPM was involved in an aviation accident near Abidjan, Ivory Coast during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An executive flight from Lagos to Abidjan crashed into the sea about 500 meters offshore during a turn to join the glide for runway 03. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed.

Incident

The aircraft was performing an executive flight from Lagos, Nigeria, to Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. While completing a last turn to the right to join the glide for runway 03, the airplane lost height and subsequently crashed into the sea approximately 500 meters offshore.

Damage and Occupants

The aircraft was destroyed in the impact. All three occupants on board were killed.

Flight Details

No flight plan was filed for the flight. It was reported that the aircraft did not have all required certificates. The flight was the first time the aircraft had flown since its delivery two years prior.