No fatalities

2025-01-21: Antonov AN-26 (9S-AYN) — Air Kasai — Kongolo, Democratic Republic of Congo

Kongolo, Democratic Republic of CongoLanding (descent or approach)

On January 21, 2025, an Antonov AN-26 (registration 9S-AYN) operated by Air Kasai was involved in an aviation accident near Kongolo, 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); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A cargo aircraft carrying cigarettes and five crew members overran the runway at Kongolo Airport after reporting technical problems during approach. The undercarriage collapsed and the right engine caught fire, but all crew escaped uninjured.

Incident Overview

A cargo aircraft operating a service from Goma to Kongolo experienced an incident upon landing at Kongolo Airport. The airplane was carrying a crew of five and a load of cigarettes.

Sequence of Events

During the flight, approximately 30 kilometers from the destination, the crew reported technical problems. Despite the issue, they continued the approach. After touching down at Kongolo Airport, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It overran the runway and came to rest in a grassy area. The undercarriage collapsed during the overrun, and the right engine caught fire.

Aftermath

All five crew members evacuated the aircraft and escaped uninjured. No injuries were reported among the crew.