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Aircraft Crash Near Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport (EX-001)

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On September 30, 2017, an Antonov AN-12 (registration EX-001) operated by Congolese Air Force - Force Aérienne de la République Démocratique du Congo was involved in an aviation accident near Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo in flight. 12 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 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 four-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport while returning due to technical problems. The aircraft was destroyed and all 12 occupants were killed.

Incident Overview A four-engine aircraft departed Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport on a flight to Bukavu, carrying ammunition and two vehicles. The aircraft was destroyed in the crash, and all 12 occupants were killed. ## Sequence of Events Few minutes after takeoff, the crew reported technical problems and was cleared for an immediate return. Shortly later, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a prairie located in Nsele, about 20 km northeast of the airport, bursting into flames. ## Outcome The aircraft was destroyed and all 12 occupants were killed. No specific cause was stated in the source.

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