Crash of an Antonov AN-26B near Kisangani: 10 killed
Date & Time:
May 5, 2005 at 1330 LT
Registration:
EX-26060
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Kisangani – Isiro
MSN:
111 07
YOM:
1981
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Kisangani-Bangoka Airport at 1248LT on a cargo flight to Isiro, carrying seven passengers, four crew members and a load of soap. About half an hour into the flight, the crew informed ATC about technical problems and elected to return. While descending to Kisangani, the aircraft crashed in a wooded area located 28 km north of the airfield, bursting into flames. A passenger was seriously injured while 10 other occupants were killed.
