Lockheed L-188 Electra crash, Feb 5, 1986 (2 killed), Kas...
Lockheed L-188 Electra accident on February 5, 1986 near Kasongo-Lunda, Bandundu, Democratic Republic of Congo with 2 fatalities. Cause: No confirmed...
- Date: February 5, 1986
- Aircraft: Lockheed L-188 Electra
- Location: Kasongo-Lunda, Bandundu, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: No confirmed cause in the sources reviewed; engine problems shortly after takeoff were reported.
A Lockheed L-188AF Electra operated by GLM Aviation on a scheduled passenger flight from Kasongo-Lunda to Kinshasa suffered engine problems a few minutes after takeoff on 5 February 1986. The crew landed in the bush about 80 km north of Kasongo-Lunda, and the aircraft was written off. Two passengers were killed and twelve others were injured.