Let L-410 crash, Dec 14, 2001 (6 killed), Geti
Let L-410 accident on December 14, 2001 near Geti, Orientale, Democratic Republic of Congo with 6 fatalities. Cause: Not determined. Poor weather is a...
- Date: December 14, 2001
- Aircraft: Let L-410
- Location: Geti, Orientale, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Not determined. Poor weather is a suspected factor, and a shootdown by rebels has been reported but not confirmed.
The Eagle Air Let L-410 was flying from Bunia toward Beni in poor weather when it crashed into wooded, hilly terrain near Geti, about 40 km east of Bunia. All six occupants were killed. The cause is unknown, and rebel shootdown has been suggested but not confirmed.