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September 1, 2008 · Beech 1900 C · ZS-OLD
Bukavu, CD
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 1, 2008
Injury Outcomes
17 injuries (17 fatalities)
Location
Bukavu, CD
Aircraft
Beech 1900 C
Tail Number
ZS-OLD
Operator
Air Serv International
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DCA08RA095
On September 1, 2008 about 1510 UTC, ZS-OLD, Beech 1900C, operated by Air Serv International, collided with high terrain during approach to Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The pilot, copilot, and 15 passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed. There was fire. The last departure point was Kisangani, DRC. The investigation is being conducted by the Ministry of Transport of the DRC. The US Accredited Representative is Dennis Jones, NTSB, Washington, D.C.
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On September 1, 2008 about 1510 UTC, ZS-OLD, Beech 1900C, operated by Air Serv International, collided with high terrain during approach to Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The pilot, copilot, and 15 passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed. There was fire. The last departure point was Kisangani, DRC. The investigation is being conducted by the Ministry of Transport of the DRC. The US Accredited Representative is Dennis Jones, NTSB, Washington, D.C.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:10 UTC
Nearest AirportBUKAVU (10nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 1900 C
Tail NumberZS-OLD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAir Serv International
People & Injuries
Injury Summary17 injuries (17 fatalities)
Fatal17
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total17
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0