Aircraft accident at Aru Airstrip involving military transport

2 fatalities • Aru, Democratic Republic of Congo • Landing (descent or approach)

A military transport aircraft carrying 100 people sustained a landing gear failure upon arrival at Aru Airstrip, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

A flight operated for the Congolese Army Forces departed from Kisangani, destined for Bunia. The aircraft was transporting 96 soldiers along with a crew of four. During the landing sequence at Aru Airstrip, the right main landing gear failed. This structural failure caused the aircraft to veer toward the left side of the runway, eventually coming to a halt on its left side.

During the aftermath of the landing, two soldiers lost their lives after walking into the still-rotating propellers. In addition to the fatalities, the incident resulted in 11 injuries among the occupants.

Findings

The primary factor in the accident was the collapse of the right main landing gear during the landing phase of the flight.

Probable cause

The collapse of the aircraft's right main landing gear during landing caused the vessel to veer off the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-10-04 Antonov AN-12 accident near Aru, Democratic Republic of Congo?

A military transport aircraft carrying 100 people sustained a landing gear failure upon arrival at Aru Airstrip, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2005-10-04 Antonov AN-12 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-10-04 involved a Antonov AN-12, registration 9Q-CWC, operated by Wimbi Dira Airways, at Aru, Democratic Republic of Congo.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The collapse of the aircraft's right main landing gear during landing caused the vessel to veer off the runway.

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