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| Date: | Wednesday 23 July 2025 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Micro Aviation Bat Hawk |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near Ishango -
 Congo (Democratic Republic)
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Aerial patrol |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
A Bat Hawk reconnaissance aircraft crashed near Ishango, killing both occupants.
The aircraft was engaged in guarding the Virunga National Park to ensure the safety of Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation (ICCN) agents operating in the Park. The aircraft collided with a tree during a low level pass. The wing sustained severe damage. soon after the aircraft collided with the terrain.
Sources:
https://x.com/procybunza/status/1948085062131392729/photo/1?actAsUserId=18119570
https://newscentral.africa/dr-congo-two-wardens-die-in-plane-crash/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Jul-2025 18:22 | ASN | Added |
| 24-Jul-2025 08:18 | gerard57 | Updated [Operator, Phase, Source, ] |
| 16-Sep-2025 13:19 | Anon. | Updated [Narrative, ] |
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