No fatalities

Humanitarian Flight Overruns Runway and Catches Fire in Kisangani (LZ-ITC)

Kisangani, Democratic Republic of CongoLanding (descent or approach)

On August 15, 2000, an Antonov AN-12 (registration LZ-ITC) operated by Inter Trans Air was involved in an aviation accident near Kisangani, 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft conducting a humanitarian flight for Médecins Sans Frontières overran the runway in Kisangani after landing. The aircraft caught fire and was destroyed, but all seven crew members escaped uninjured.

Incident Overview A four-engine aircraft was operating a humanitarian flight to Kisangani on behalf of Médecins Sans Frontières. The incident occurred after the aircraft had completed its landing. ## Runway Overrun and Fire After touchdown, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It overran the runway and came to rest, at which point it burst into flames. The aircraft was destroyed in the fire. ## Casualties All seven crew members on board escaped the incident uninjured. No other injuries or fatalities were reported in the source material. ## Operational Context The flight was being conducted as a humanitarian mission for Médecins Sans Frontières. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, exact date, or detailed cause of the overrun.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Aug 2000 Antonov AN-12 accident near Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo?

A four-engine aircraft conducting a humanitarian flight for Médecins Sans Frontières overran the runway in Kisangani after landing. The aircraft caught fire and was destroyed, but all seven crew members escaped uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Aug 2000 Antonov AN-12 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Aug 2000 involved an Antonov AN-12, registration LZ-ITC, operated by Inter Trans Air, at Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo.