On April 26, 2002, a Boeing 707 (registration 9Q-CKB) operated by Hewa Bora Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Adverse weather conditions, specifically heavy rain and crosswinds, led to a loss of directional control during landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft veered off the runway during landing at Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport due to adverse weather conditions, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.
What happened
During an approach to runway 24 at Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport, the aircraft encountered difficult meteorological conditions characterized by heavy rainfall and significant crosswinds. Upon completing the landing sequence, the aircraft lost directional control and drifted toward the right side of the runway. As the aircraft exited the paved surface, the right main landing gear was lost. The movement continued until the aircraft came to a halt several dozen meters away from the runway.
Findings
The incident occurred amidst poor weather conditions involving heavy rain and crosswinds.
The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair following the excursion.
All three crew members involved in the flight survived the event, sustaining only minor injuries.
Probable cause
Adverse weather conditions, specifically heavy rain and crosswinds, led to a loss of directional control during landing.
