2005-09-09: Antonov AN-26 (9Q-CFD) — Air Kasai — Boulankio, Congo

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An aircraft crashed in the Boulankio region approximately 50 kilometers north of Brazzaville while descending toward Kinshasa, resulting in the deaths of all thirteen people on board.

What happened

The flight was operating a route that required a descent into the Kinshasa area. During this phase of the journey, the aircraft went down in the vicinity of Boulankio. This location is situated roughly 50 kilometers to the north of Brazzaville. The incident occurred while the crew was actively managing the descent profile.

Findings

The specific details regarding the mechanical or environmental causes of the crash remain unknown based on the available information. However, the outcome was definitive for everyone involved. All 13 occupants aboard the aircraft perished in the accident. The severity of the impact left no survivors among the crew and passengers.