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Valan Air cargo charter Antonov AN-26-100 turboprop aircraft has crashed into the sea off Ivory Coast

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An Antonov AN-26-100 turboprop aircraft registered ER-AVB and flying for cargo charter company Valan Air has crashed into the sea off Ivory Coast just before landing at Abidjan Airport (not after take-off, as initially reported).

Four people have died in the accident, six others were taken to hospitals with injuries.  Six occupants were Moldovans, 4 were French. All French are amongst the survivors.

The aircraft, coming from Ouagadougou, was transporting material for the French Army on behalf of the United Nations.

This post was published on 14 October 2017 12:22

Bart Noëth

Working for 25 years in the aviation industry, I changed my career and became a firefighter/EMT in 2021. I like to spend my free time with my two sons, girlfriend, family and friends. I love to travel, wine and dine and support my favourite football squad KV Mechelen. Once an Ironman 70.3 finisher and dreaming of completing a full distance.

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