Draft:1987 Zimex Aviation Lockheed L-100 crash

1987 Zimex Aviation Lockheed L-100 crash
The aircraft involved in the accident, photographed in 1984 while in service with Air Botswana
Accident
Date14 October 1987 (1987-10-14)
SummaryLoss of control following engine failure; presumed shootdown
Site
  • 40 km W of Kuito
Total fatalities8
Aircraft
Aircraft typeLockheed L-100-30 Hercules
OperatorZimex Aviation
RegistrationHB-ILF
Flight originCuíto Airport, Angola
DestinationBenguela Airport, Angola
Occupants6
Passengers2
Crew4
Fatalities6
Survivors0
Ground casualties
Ground fatalities2