What happened
A cargo flight traveling from Kinshasa to Lisala, carrying a load of malaria-related medical supplies, encountered difficult weather conditions during its approach. The flight included four crew members and one passenger. As the aircraft approached the runway 05 threshold, the area was experiencing heavy rainfall and intense winds.
The aircraft touched down approximately 433 metres beyond the start of the 2,200-metre runway at a speed of 118 knots. Although the crew attempted to apply the necessary braking maneuvers immediately after touchdown, the plane could not decelerate sufficiently within the available runway length. This led to a runway excursion where the aircraft traveled 172 metres past the end of the runway. During the overrun, the nose gear was lost, and the plane eventually came to a halt in an adjacent field.
Findings
- The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
- Heavy rain and strong winds contributed to the difficult landing conditions.
- All five people on board were able to evacuate the wreckage without injury.