No fatalities

Cargo Aircraft Accident During Landing at Mbuji-Mayi (9Q-CER)

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

On January 24, 2006, an Antonov AN-12 (registration 9Q-CER) operated by Aerolift was involved in an aviation accident near Mbuji-Mayi, Democratic Republic of Congo during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo aircraft crashed while landing at Mbuji-Mayi after a hard touchdown. The wings broke, the undercarriage collapsed, and the aircraft skidded 500 meters before catching fire and being destroyed.

Incident Overview and Flight Details The aircraft was operating a cargo flight from Goma to Mbuji-Mayi when the accident occurred. The flight carried a crew of four and was loaded with fuel drums. ## Accident Sequence During the landing phase, the aircraft made a hard touchdown. This impact caused both wings to break down. Following the wing failure, the undercarriage partially collapsed. ## Aftermath and Damage After the undercarriage collapsed, the aircraft skidded for approximately 500 meters before coming to rest on the left side of the runway. A fire subsequently erupted in the rear of the cabin, resulting in the total destruction of the aircraft.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Jan 2006 Antonov AN-12 accident near Mbuji-Mayi, Democratic Republic of Congo?

A cargo aircraft crashed while landing at Mbuji-Mayi after a hard touchdown. The wings broke, the undercarriage collapsed, and the aircraft skidded 500 meters before catching fire and being destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Jan 2006 Antonov AN-12 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Jan 2006 involved an Antonov AN-12, registration 9Q-CER, operated by Aerolift, at Mbuji-Mayi, Democratic Republic of Congo.