Boeing 707 crash, Jan 15, 1993, Abidjan
Boeing 707 accident on January 15, 1993 near Abidjan, Lagunes, Ivory Coast with no fatalities. Cause: Not determined. The aircraft struck the ground...
- Date: January 15, 1993
- Aircraft: Boeing 707
- Location: Abidjan, Lagunes, Ivory Coast
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Not determined. The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway during a night approach in reduced visibility.
An Air Afrique Boeing 707 cargo flight from Dakar was on a night approach to Abidjan in reduced visibility from low isolated clouds. It struck the ground about 30 m short of the runway 21 threshold and slid on its belly before stopping. All six crew evacuated safely, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.