M’Bala – Lusaka
Flight / Schedule
M’Bala – Lusaka
Aircraft
De Havilland DHC-5 BuffaloRegistration
AF-316
MSN
66
Year of Manufacture
1976
Operator
Zambia Air ForceDate
February 17, 1990 at 07:25 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Lusaka Lusaka City District
Region
Africa • Zambia
Coordinates
-15.4163°, 28.2818°
Narrative Report
On February 17, 1990 at 07:25 PM, M’Bala – Lusaka experienced a crash involving De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo, operated by Zambia Air Force, with the event recorded near Lusaka Lusaka City District.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
29 people were known to be on board, 29 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 5, passengers on board: 24, passenger fatalities: 24, other fatalities: 0.
While approaching Lusaka, the twin engine airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a field located 10 km from the airport. All 29 occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration AF-316, MSN 66, year of manufacture 1976.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -15.4163°, 28.2818°.
Fatalities
Total
29
Crew
5
Passengers
24
Other
0
Crash Summary
While approaching Lusaka, the twin engine airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a field located 10 km from the airport. All 29 occupants were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
5
Passengers On Board
24
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 29
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
M’Bala – Lusaka
Operator
Zambia Air ForceFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Africa • Zambia
Aircraft Details
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