1989 Angola Lockheed L-100 crash

The 1989 Jamba Hercules crash was an air accident involving a Lockheed Hercules L-100 aircraft that crashed on final approach to Jamba, Cuando Cubango, Angola on 27 November 1989. The flight had originated at Kamina Airport, Zaire, and was attempting a low-level approach at night. The aircraft was owned by CIA front company Tepper Aviation; it was delivering arms to UNITA.[1][2] The crash killed "Bud" Peddy, the head of Tepper Aviation, who was acting as the plane's pilot. On board were several Americans, two West Germans, and a Briton. All were killed in the crash.

1989 Jamba Hercules crash
A Lockheed L-100 Hercules similar to the one that crashed.
Accident
Date27 November 1989
SummaryUnknown
SiteJamba, Cuando Cubango, Angola
Aircraft
Aircraft typeLockheed Hercules L-100-20
OperatorTepper Aviation for CIA
RegistrationN9205T
Flight originKamina Airport, Democratic Republic of the Congo
DestinationJamba, Cuando Cubango
Occupants5
Passengers0
Crew5
Fatalities5
Survivors0

References

  1. Giorgio Baravalle (2004). Rethink: Cause and Consequences of September 11. design.Method of Operation Lrd. pp. 311–312. ISBN 0-9705768-6-2.
  2. "ASN Aircraft Accident Lockheed L-100-20 Hercules N9205T Jamba Airport (JMB)". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 6 January 2012.


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