8 fatalities

2015-12-24: Airbus A310 (9Q-CVH) — Serve Air — Mbuji-Mayi, Democratic Republic of Congo

Mbuji-Mayi, Democratic Republic of CongoLanding (descent or approach)

On December 24, 2015, an Airbus A310 (registration 9Q-CVH) operated by Serve Air was involved in an aviation accident near Mbuji-Mayi, Democratic Republic of Congo during landing or approach. 8 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 11 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781192603Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft overran runway 17 after landing in heavy rain on a wet surface, collided with houses, and came to rest 300 meters beyond. All five crew evacuated; eight people on ground were killed.

Landing and Overrun

The crew completed the approach and landing on runway 17 in poor weather conditions with heavy rain falls. After touchdown on a wet runway surface, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. Runway 17 is 2,000 metres long. The aircraft overran the runway end and collided with several houses before coming to rest 300 metres further.

Casualties and Evacuation

All five crew members evacuated safely. However, eight people on the ground were killed in the collision with the houses.

Environmental Conditions

The weather was characterized by heavy rain at the time of landing, and the runway surface was wet. No further meteorological details are available from the source.