On January 2, 2010, a Boeing 727-200 (registration 9Q-CAA) operated by Compagnie Africaine d'Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
On final approach to Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport, the crew encountered heavy rain and limited visibility. After touchdown on runway 06, the aircraft passed through standing water, lost control, veered right, lost its undercarriage, and came to rest in a grassy area. All four occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Incident
While on final approach to Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport, the flight crew encountered poor weather conditions characterized by heavy rainfall and reduced visibility. The aircraft continued its approach and touched down on runway 06. Immediately after touchdown, the aircraft traversed a patch of standing water on the runway surface, at which point control was lost. The airplane veered off the runway to the right, departing the paved surface. During the excursion, the aircraft lost its undercarriage and came to a stop in a grassy area adjacent to the runway.
Damage and Injuries
All four occupants of the aircraft evacuated without injury. The aircraft itself sustained substantial damage as a result of the runway excursion and was assessed as damaged beyond repair.
Probable Cause
No probable cause was stated in the source material.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 2 Jan 2010 Boeing 727-200 accident near Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo?
On final approach to Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport, the crew encountered heavy rain and limited visibility. After touchdown on runway 06, the aircraft passed through standing water, lost control, veered right, lost its undercarriage, and came to rest in a grassy area. All four occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft…
Were there any fatalities in the 2 Jan 2010 Boeing 727-200 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Jan 2010 involved a Boeing 727-200, registration 9Q-CAA, operated by Compagnie Africaine d'Aviation, at Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo.
