Britten-Norman Islander crash, Aug 9, 1979 (2 killed), Bo...
Britten-Norman Islander accident on August 9, 1979 near Botswana with 2 fatalities.
- Date: August 9, 1979
- Aircraft: Britten-Norman Islander
- Location: Botswana
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
The crew were on a delivery flight from the UK to Botswana when the Islander was shot down over the northeast of the country by an Alouette III helicopter of the Rhodesian Army. Both occupants were killed.