PZL-Mielec AN-28 crash, Aug 23, 2001 (4 killed), Bukavu
PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident on August 23, 2001 near Bukavu, Sud-Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo with 4 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure of unknown...
- Date: August 23, 2001
- Aircraft: PZL-Mielec AN-28
- Location: Bukavu, Sud-Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Engine failure of unknown cause followed by a stall during the approach to Bukavu; the aircraft was reportedly overloaded.
The An-28 was flying from Bukavu to Kampene via Kama when one engine failed about eight minutes after takeoff. The crew diverted back toward Bukavu, and while descending the second engine apparently failed as well, causing the aircraft to stall and crash in a wooded area about 20 km from the airport. Four people were killed and seven were injured, and the aircraft was reportedly overloaded with arms and ammunition.