Night approach accident near Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport

9 fatalities • Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed during a night approach to Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport, resulting in the deaths of all nine people on board.

What happened

During a night flight originating from Gbadolite, the crew attempted an approach to Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport. While on short final approach, the aircraft descended into a line of trees, causing a crash approximately 3 km before reaching the runway. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were nine fatalities recorded, including all occupants on board.

Findings

Investigations into the accident indicated that the crew did not maintain a sufficient altitude during the final stages of the approach. The failure to maintain proper altitude led to the collision with vegetation short of the landing strip.

Probable cause

The crew failed to maintain a safe altitude during the final approach to the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1994-05-07 Beechcraft 200 Super King Air accident near Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo?

An aircraft crashed during a night approach to Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport, resulting in the deaths of all nine people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1994-05-07 Beechcraft 200 Super King Air accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1994-05-07 involved a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air, registration 9Q-CTG, operated by Société Nationale d'Electricité (SNEL), at Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew failed to maintain a safe altitude during the final approach to the runway.

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