2019 Busy Bee Congo Dornier 228 crash
Plane crash in the Democratic Republic of the Congo / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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On 24 November 2019, a Dornier 228-201 twin turboprop aircraft operated by local carrier Busy Bee Congo crashed shortly after takeoff from Goma International Airport in a densely populated section of the city, killing 21 of the 22 on board and six on the ground. It is the deadliest accident involving the Dornier 228.[1][2][3][4]
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Accident | |
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Date | 24 November 2019 |
Summary | Crashed shortly after take off due to engine failure; under investigation |
Site | Goma International Airport, Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo 1°40′53″S 29°14′22″E |
Total fatalities | 26 (20 on airplane, 6 on ground) |
Total injuries | 1 (on ground) |
Aircraft | |
Aircraft type | Dornier 228-201 |
Operator | Busy Bee Congo |
Registration | 9S-GNH |
Flight origin | Goma International Airport |
Destination | Beni Airport |
Occupants | 22 |
Passengers | 20 |
Crew | 2 |
Fatalities | 21 |
Survivors | 1 |
Ground casualties | |
Ground fatalities | 6 |
Ground injuries | 1 |
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