No fatalities

2017-09-10: Antonov AN-26 (9S-AFL) — Serve Air — Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo

Goma, Democratic Republic of CongoLanding (descent or approach)

On September 10, 2017, an Antonov AN-26 (registration 9S-AFL) operated by Serve 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); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A cargo flight returning to Goma Airport after reporting right engine problems landed long, overran the runway, and sustained gear collapse. All four crew members evacuated safely.

Incident Overview

A cargo aircraft operating a flight from Goma Airport to Bunia experienced technical issues shortly after takeoff. The crew reported problems with the right engine and received clearance to return for an emergency landing.

Landing and Overrun

During the emergency landing, the aircraft touched down long—approximately halfway down the runway. After touchdown, the airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran the end of the runway and contacted lava ground.

Damage and Evacuation

Upon contacting the lava terrain, the right main landing gear and the nose landing gear collapsed. The aircraft came to rest with its right wing bent. All four crew members on board evacuated safely from the aircraft.

Investigation

The accident investigation is ongoing, with authorities examining the reported engine problems and the circumstances of the landing. No further details have been released.