Four Moldovan Republicans were killed, authorities in Ivory Coast said. Two other Moldovans and four French citizens, all soldiers, were also wounded as The Independent reported.
The accident occurred in the midst of a storm accompanied by heavy rain and lightning. Images of the scene show the condition of the plane being partially destroyed on the beach near Port-Bouet.
A press secretary for the French Armed Forces in Ivory Coast said the plane was carrying military logistics. The wounded were taken to Port-Bouet camp, Abidjan, to be treated.
An aviation analyst claims, the aircraft is an Antonov AN-26-100 model. which was designed by the Soviets, belonged to a company sometimes hired by the United Nations.
In addition there is the logo "V" on the tail of the white-winged plane so it appears alleged, the plane was owned by Valan International Cargo Charter based in Moldova.
Hundreds of residents gathered on the beach near the scene on Saturday as rescue workers rushed to rescue the victims.
In February 2000, Kenya Airways Airbus 310 carrying 179 destinations Lagos, Nigeria, crashed into the sea after taking off from Abidjan. Only 10 people survived at the time.
