Antonov AN-12 crash, May 25, 2005 (27 killed), Biega
Antonov AN-12 accident on May 25, 2005 near Biega, Sud-Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo with 27 fatalities. Cause: Not determined. Press accounts...
- Date: May 25, 2005
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Biega, Sud-Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Fatalities: 27
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Not determined. Press accounts mention engine problems, but the cause was not confirmed by an official report.
A Victoria Air An-12 on a charter from Goma to Kongolo via Kindu, carrying 22 passengers and five crew for Maniema Union, crashed in mountainous terrain about 30 minutes after takeoff. The wreckage was found the next day about 10 km from Biega. All 27 people on board were killed.