Antonov AN-8 crash, Apr 19, 2000 (24 killed), Pepa
Antonov AN-8 accident on April 19, 2000 near Pepa, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo with 24 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control during the initial...
- Date: April 19, 2000
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-8
- Location: Pepa, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Fatalities: 24
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Loss of control during the initial climb after a bird strike that affected both engines.
An Antonov An-8 operated by Centrafricain Airlines on a charter from Pepa to Kigali struck a flock of birds shortly after takeoff, and both engines were affected. The aircraft lost height, crashed beyond the runway end and burst into flames. All 24 occupants, including Rwandan army officers and soldiers, were killed.