Runway overrun during cargo flight in heavy rain

No fatalities • Kindu, Democratic Republic of Congo • Landing (descent or approach)

A cargo aircraft operating for the Conader mission overran the runway during a landing in heavy rain, resulting in significant aircraft damage but no injuries.

What happened

While performing a cargo mission to transport various equipment for the Commission Nationale de Désarmement et de Réinsertion (Conader), the aircraft began its approach amidst heavy rainfall. Upon touching down on a wet runway, the flight crew was unable to decelerate the aircraft sufficiently before the end of the paved surface. The aircraft subsequently overran the runway, causing the landing gear to separate from the airframe. The aircraft eventually came to a halt in a marshy area adjacent to the runway.

Findings

  • The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
  • There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the three occupants on board.
  • The primary factor in the overrun was suspected aquaplaning due to the heavy precipitation and wet runway conditions.

Probable cause

The aircraft overran the runway due to suspected aquaplaning during landing in heavy rain.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-10-31 Boeing 727-100 accident near Kindu, Democratic Republic of Congo?

A cargo aircraft operating for the Conader mission overran the runway during a landing in heavy rain, resulting in significant aircraft damage but no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2005-10-31 Boeing 727-100 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-10-31 involved a Boeing 727-100, registration 9Q-CPJ, operated by Miba Aviation - Société Minière de Bakwanga, at Kindu, Democratic Republic of Congo.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft overran the runway due to suspected aquaplaning during landing in heavy rain.

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