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Fatal Charter Flight Crash in Mountainous Terrain (9Q-CVG)

Biega, Democratic Republic of CongoFlight

On May 25, 2005, an Antonov AN-12 (registration 9Q-CVG) operated by Victoria Air - DRC was involved in an aviation accident near Biega, Democratic Republic of Congo in flight. 27 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A charter aircraft carrying 27 people for the Maniema Union Company crashed in mountainous terrain about 30 minutes after departing Goma. All occupants were killed.

Incident Overview and Route Details A charter flight operated for the Maniema Union Company departed Goma with an intermediate stop scheduled in Kindu before continuing to Kongolo. The aircraft was carrying 22 passengers and five crew members, for a total of 27 occupants. ## Crash and Recovery Approximately 30 minutes after departure, the aircraft crashed in mountainous terrain. The wreckage was located the following day, roughly 10 km from Biega. All 27 people on board were killed in the accident. ## Outcome The incident resulted in the deaths of all passengers and crew members aboard the charter flight.

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