1989 Angola Lockheed L-100 crash explained

1989 Jamba Hercules crash
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Date:27 November 1989
Type:Unknown
Occurrence Type:Accident
Site:Jamba, Cuando Cubango, Angola
Aircraft Type:Lockheed Hercules L-100-20
Operator:Tepper Aviation for CIA
Tail Number:N9205T
Origin:Kamina Airport, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Destination:Jamba, Cuando Cubango
Occupants:5
Passengers:0
Crew:5
Injuries:0
Fatalities:5
Survivors:0

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.

Notes and References

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