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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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data 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.

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