Bako Air Boeing 737 crash in Democratic Republic of Congo

7 fatalities • Kwilu, Bandundu, Congo

A Boeing 737-200 ferry flight crashed near Massamba, resulting in the deaths of all seven people on board.

What happened

On April 29, 2009, at approximately 0800 UTC, a Boeing 737-200 operated by Bako Air crashed in the locality of Massamba, located in the District of Kwilu, Bandundu province, Democratic Republic of Congo.

The aircraft, registration TL-ADM, was performing a ferry flight from Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, to Harare, Zimbabwe. The accident resulted in 7 fatal injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Apr 2009 BOEING 737 200 accident near Kwilu, Bandundu, Congo?

A Boeing 737-200 ferry flight crashed near Massamba, resulting in the deaths of all seven people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Apr 2009 BOEING 737 200 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Apr 2009 involved a BOEING 737 200, operated by Bako Air, at Kwilu, Bandundu, Congo.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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