Boeing 707 crash, Jun 30, 1996, Bamako
Boeing 707 accident on June 30, 1996 near Bamako, Bamako City District, Mali with no fatalities. Cause: Loss of control after landing in strong...
- Date: June 30, 1996
- Aircraft: Boeing 707
- Location: Bamako, Bamako City District, Mali
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Loss of control after landing in strong crosswinds during thunderstorm activity. The crew continued the approach despite the weather at the destination.
A Boeing 707 cargo flight from Marseille via Niamey landed at Bamako in thunderstorms and strong crosswinds. It rolled from side to side, its right wing struck the runway, and it veered off and hit a bunker. The four crew escaped uninjured, but the wing was torn off.