On June 29, 2005, an Antonov AN-26 (registration 9Q-CAW) operated by Mango Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the left main gear upon landing following a collision with an unidentified foreign object. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During takeoff at Kongolo Airport, left main gear hit an unknown object. Unable to retract gear, crew continued to Goma. On landing, gear collapsed, aircraft veered off runway, damaged beyond repair. Nine occupants uninjured.
Incident Overview
On takeoff roll at Kongolo Airport, the left main gear of the aircraft struck an unidentified foreign object. The crew subsequently found themselves unable to retract the landing gear after departure and decided to proceed to Goma Airport with the gear extended.
Landing and Outcome
Upon touchdown at Goma Airport, the left main gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway to the left before coming to rest. All nine occupants on board escaped without injury. The aircraft sustained damage beyond economical repair.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be the failure of the left main gear upon landing, following a collision with an unidentified foreign object.