1989 Angola Lockheed L-100 crash

1989 Jamba Hercules crash
A Tepper Aviation Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules, similar to the one that crashed.
Accident
Date27 November 1989 (1989-11-27)
SummaryUnknown
SiteJamba, Cuando Cubango, Angola
14°52′23″S 15°53′17″E / 14.87306°S 15.88806°E / -14.87306; 15.88806
Aircraft
Aircraft typeLockheed Hercules L-100-20
OperatorTepper Aviation for CIA
RegistrationN9205T
Flight originKamina Airport, Democratic Republic of the Congo
DestinationJamba, Cuando Cubango, Angola
Occupants5
Passengers0
Crew5
Fatalities5
Injuries0
Survivors0

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 accident.

References

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  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 2024-10-21.