No fatalities

2003-05-27: Antonov AN-12 (9L-LCR) — Showa Air — Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo

Goma, Democratic Republic of CongoLanding (descent or approach)

On May 27, 2003, an Antonov AN-12 (registration 9L-LCR) operated by Showa Air was involved in an aviation accident near Goma, 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).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781201049Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft overran the 2,050-meter runway at Goma Airport after bouncing on touchdown, coming to rest in a solidified lava area. The four crew members escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was destroyed. The landing was performed with a tailwind in stormy weather.

Accident Overview

On approach to Goma Airport, a four-engine aircraft encountered stormy weather. The landing was reportedly conducted with a tailwind component. Upon touchdown, the aircraft bounced, and the crew was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance.

Runway Overrun

The 2,050-meter long runway was insufficient for the aircraft to decelerate after the bounced landing. The aircraft overran the runway, turned to the left, and came to rest in a solidified lava area adjacent to the airfield.

Occupant and Damage Status

All four crew members on board escaped the accident uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and was declared beyond repair.

Reported Conditions

Investigators noted that the approach was conducted in stormy weather, and the landing was performed with a tailwind component. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or operator were provided in the preliminary report.