No fatalities

Windshear Encounter During Humanitarian Flight to Goma Leads to Crash, Injuries (UR-26586)

Goma, Democratic Republic of CongoLanding (descent or approach)

On March 19, 2000, an Antonov AN-26 (registration UR-26586) operated by Air Urga 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); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Aircraft registered UR-26586
Aircraft registered UR-26586. Photo: A1C GREG L. DAVIS, USAF / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

On final approach to Goma, a UN humanitarian flight encountered windshear 1,000 meters from the runway. The go-around attempt failed, and the aircraft crashed to the right of the runway, injuring all 10 occupants and destroying the aircraft.

Incident Summary

A humanitarian flight operating on behalf of the United Nations Organization was completing its mission to Goma when it encountered windshear during final approach. The aircraft crashed to the right of the runway, resulting in injuries to all 10 occupants and destruction of the aircraft.

Sequence of Events

While on final approach, at a distance of 1,000 meters from the runway threshold, the aircraft encountered windshear. The captain initiated a go-around procedure. However, the aircraft continued to descend, struck the ground, and crashed to the right of the runway.

Aftermath

All 10 occupants on board were injured. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or specific nature of injuries have been disclosed.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident will focus on the windshear encounter and the subsequent go-around attempt. Official findings have not yet been released.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Mar 2000 Antonov AN-26 accident near Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo?

On final approach to Goma, a UN humanitarian flight encountered windshear 1,000 meters from the runway. The go-around attempt failed, and the aircraft crashed to the right of the runway, injuring all 10 occupants and destroying the aircraft.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Mar 2000 Antonov AN-26 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Mar 2000 involved an Antonov AN-26, registration UR-26586, operated by Air Urga, at Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo.