Antonov AN-2 crash, Mar 2, 2006, Lubanimanga
Antonov AN-2 accident on March 2, 2006 near Lubanimanga, Kasai-Occidental, Democratic Republic of Congo with no fatalities. Cause: Not determined. The...
- Date: March 2, 2006
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Lubanimanga, Kasai-Occidental, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Not determined. The pilot reported technical difficulties after takeoff, and no investigation findings were found.
A Blue Airlines An-2 flying cargo and five passengers from Tshikapa to Kamonya turned back after technical problems shortly after takeoff. It came down about 35 km from Tshikapa near Lubanimanga, and all six occupants were seriously injured. A post-crash fire destroyed the aircraft.