Incident Overview
A cargo aircraft departed Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on a flight to Kigali, Rwanda, carrying three crew members. During the flight, the crew informed air traffic control of technical problems and elected to divert to Kisangani Airport. Later, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in the region of Lubutu.
Discovery and Location
The wreckage was found on August 1, 1999. The aircraft was destroyed, and all three occupants were killed. The crash site was approximately 300 kilometers northwest of Goma, whereas Kigali is about 100 kilometers southeast of Goma. For unknown reasons, the aircraft was not following the intended route from Goma to Kigali.
Investigation
The circumstances of the crash remain unknown. No probable cause was determined.