Britten-Norman Islander crash, Jul 30, 1985 (1 killed), L...
Britten-Norman Islander accident on July 30, 1985 near Luabo, Zambezia, Mozambique with 1 fatality. Cause: Shot down by ground fire after takeoff from...
- Date: July 30, 1985
- Aircraft: Britten-Norman Islander
- Location: Luabo, Zambezia, Mozambique
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Shot down by ground fire after takeoff from Luabo.
An Islander operated by United Air Charters was shot down by ground fire while climbing after takeoff from Luabo, Mozambique, on 30 July 1985. The sole occupant, the pilot, was killed. The flight was reportedly operating for the International Committee of the Red Cross.