United Nations humanitarian flight crash during approach

1 fatality • Kinshasa-Ndolo, Democratic Republic of Congo • Landing (descent or approach)

A humanitarian flight operating for the United Nations crashed during its final approach, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries.

What happened

During a humanitarian mission conducted for the United Nations, an aircraft carrying a mix of cargo and personnel experienced a critical failure during its landing sequence. The flight was transporting 28 passengers and 4 crew members, along with various supplies, when the incident occurred.

As the aircraft was on short final approach at a low altitude, the nose of the plane suddenly dipped. This maneuver caused the aircraft to strike the ground a short distance before reaching the runway threshold. Following the initial impact, the aircraft lost stability and continued to slide, coming to a final position several dozen meters beyond the initial impact site.

Outcomes

  • One fatality was recorded among the passengers.
  • Fifteen injuries were sustained by the occupants.
  • 16 individuals on board escaped the wreckage without injury.

The aircraft nosed down during the final approach phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an uncontrolled nose-down pitch while on short final approach at low altitude.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-01-18 Antonov AN-32 accident near Kinshasa-Ndolo, Democratic Republic of Congo?

A humanitarian flight operating for the United Nations crashed during its final approach, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1995-01-18 Antonov AN-32 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-01-18 involved a Antonov AN-32, registration UR-48074, operated by Miabi Air, at Kinshasa-Ndolo, Democratic Republic of Congo.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced an uncontrolled nose-down pitch while on short final approach at low altitude.

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