No fatalities

Aircraft destruction during landing attempt at Nkayi Airport (TN-ADB)

Nkayi, CongoLanding (descent or approach)

On March 30, 1979, an Aérospatiale SN.601 Corvette (registration TN-ADB) operated by Aéro-Service was involved in an aviation accident near Nkayi, Congo during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was destroyed during an unsuccessful attempt to land at Nkayi Airport. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft was destroyed following an unsuccessful landing attempt at Nkayi Airport, with the status of those on board currently unconfirmed.

What happened

During an approach to Nkayi Airport, an aircraft was involved in a crash that resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. The incident occurred while the flight was attempting to complete its landing phase at the airfield.

At this time, information regarding the occupants remains unavailable, and the fate of those on board the aircraft is unknown. No specific details regarding the number of fatalities or injuries have been officially released following the impact.

Findings

Preliminary reports indicate that the accident took place during the transition to touchdown. The primary factor identified in the destruction of the aircraft was the failed landing attempt at the destination airport.

Probable cause

The aircraft was destroyed during an unsuccessful attempt to land at Nkayi Airport.