Britten-Norman Islander crash, Jul 8, 1995, Medouneu
Britten-Norman Islander accident on July 8, 1995 near Medouneu, Woleu-Ntem (Oyem), Gabon with no fatalities. Cause: Loss of control during the visual...
- Date: July 8, 1995
- Aircraft: Britten-Norman Islander
- Location: Medouneu, Woleu-Ntem (Oyem), Gabon
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Loss of control during the visual approach followed by collision with trees; the specific cause is not determined in the sources found.
On approach to Medouneu, the twin-engined Islander became unstable and lost height. Its left wing struck trees and the aircraft crashed about 50 metres beyond, near a football pitch, and burned. All occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed by fire.