Disappearance of aircraft during flight from Windhoek to Abidjan

2 fatalities • Atlantic Ocean, World • Flight

An aircraft traveling from Namibia to Ivory Coast disappeared over the Atlantic Ocean with no wreckage or survivors located.

What happened

A flight operating an unspecified aircraft vanished while performing a delivery mission to Europe. The crew departed from Windhoek, Namibia, with a planned destination of Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

During the oceanic portion of the journey, the aircraft disappeared while in the cruise phase of flight. Following the loss of contact, search efforts were conducted over the Atlantic Ocean; however, no trace of the airframe or the crew members was ever recovered.

Findings

Official investigations into the disappearance concluded that the specific reason for the accident remains unknown. Because no wreckage or debris was found, investigators were unable to identify any contributing factors or mechanical failures.

Probable cause

The cause of the disappearance could not be determined due to a total lack of physical evidence.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1984-12-05 Rockwell Grand Commander 690 accident near Atlantic Ocean, World?

An aircraft traveling from Namibia to Ivory Coast disappeared over the Atlantic Ocean with no wreckage or survivors located.

Were there any fatalities in the 1984-12-05 Rockwell Grand Commander 690 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1984-12-05 involved a Rockwell Grand Commander 690, registration ZS-JRF, operated by Private South Africa, at Atlantic Ocean, World.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the disappearance could not be determined due to a total lack of physical evidence.

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