Incident
A cargo aircraft operating a flight from Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport to Goma experienced a runway excursion upon landing at Gisenyi Airport in Rwanda, resulting in a fire that destroyed the aircraft. All eight occupants evacuated safely.
Flight Details
The aircraft was on a cargo flight carrying telecommunications equipment for the company Celtel. On board were five passengers and three crew members. The flight originated from Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport and was destined for Goma.
Diversion and Landing
While approaching Goma, air traffic control informed the crew that weather conditions at the destination had deteriorated and that a landing was not possible. After completing a holding circuit, the crew decided to divert to Gisenyi Airport in Rwanda due to low fuel. The aircraft landed on runway 01/19, which has a length of 1,000 metres.
Accident
After touchdown, the aircraft went out of control, veered off the runway, and came to rest before bursting into flames.
Aftermath
All eight occupants escaped the aircraft uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed by fire.