What happened
During a flight originating from Kinshasa, the crew of the aircraft began an approach toward Tshikapa. During this approach phase, the flight crew made the decision to abort the landing and return to the departure point in Kinshasa, though the specific motivation for this diversion remains unidentified.
Following this decision, the aircraft went down in an area located approximately 64 km northwest of Tshikapa. The crash occurred under circumstances that are currently not fully understood. The impact resulted in 27 fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants.
Findings
The exact cause of the crash remains undetermined, as the specific reasons for the crew's decision to return to Kinshasa have not been established. The precise nature of the accident circumstances is still under investigation.