On September 9, 2005, an Antonov AN-26 (registration 9Q-CFD) operated by Air Kasai was involved in an aviation accident near Boulankio, Congo in flight. 13 people were killed. 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.
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.
What happened in the 9 Sept 2005 Antonov AN-26 accident near Boulankio, Congo?
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.
Were there any fatalities in the 9 Sept 2005 Antonov AN-26 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 13 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 9 Sept 2005 involved an Antonov AN-26, registration 9Q-CFD, operated by Air Kasai, at Boulankio, Congo.
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