Background
The aircraft, an Antonov AN-12 with four engines, departed Kisangani Airport on a cargo flight destined for Goma. On board were seven crew members and a load consisting of minerals. The flight did not arrive at its intended destination.
Search Efforts
When the aircraft failed to arrive in Goma, search and rescue (SAR) operations were initiated. These efforts continued for approximately one week before being abandoned due to lack of findings.
Discovery
In November 2012, the debris of the aircraft was located by the team of the TL2 Project, led by Dr. Terese Hart. The wreckage was found in a dense wooded area approximately 210 kilometers south of Kisangani. The discovery confirmed the fate of the missing cargo flight.
Investigation
The investigation into the incident has not yielded a stated probable cause. The official source provides no further details regarding the circumstances leading to the loss of the aircraft.