Antonov AN-26 crash, May 5, 2005 (10 killed), Kisangani
Antonov AN-26 accident on May 5, 2005 near Kisangani, Orientale, Democratic Republic of Congo with 10 fatalities. Cause: Not determined. Technical...
- Date: May 5, 2005
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Kisangani, Orientale, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Fatalities: 10
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Not determined. Technical problems were reported before the return, and local reports suggest the aircraft struck trees.
An An-26 cargo flight from Kisangani to Isiro turned back about half an hour out after reporting technical problems. While descending toward Kisangani it crashed into a wooded area about 28 km north of the airport and caught fire. Ten of the 11 occupants died; the survivor was seriously injured.