Cargo aircraft crash near Isiro-Matari Airport

3 fatalities • Isiro, Democratic Republic of Congo • Landing (descent or approach)

A cargo flight operating between Goma and Isiro ended in a fatal accident when the aircraft struck the ground short of the runway.

What happened

A cargo operation traveling from Goma to Isiro resulted in a fatal accident during the approach phase of the flight. The aircraft was transporting a shipment of 7 tons of cigarettes at the time of the incident. As the flight neared its destination at Isiro-Matari Airport, the aircraft crashed approximately 3 km before reaching the runway.

There were four people on board the aircraft, consisting of one loadmaster and three crew members. The impact resulted in three fatalities and left the loadmaster with serious injuries.

Findings

The aircraft crashed during its approach to the destination airport, failing to reach the runway threshold.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2009-05-26 Antonov AN-26 accident near Isiro, Democratic Republic of Congo?

A cargo flight operating between Goma and Isiro ended in a fatal accident when the aircraft struck the ground short of the runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 2009-05-26 Antonov AN-26 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2009-05-26 involved a Antonov AN-26, registration 9Q-CSA, operated by Services Air, at Isiro, Democratic Republic of Congo.

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