Aircraft nose gear collapse during landing at Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport

No fatalities • Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft sustained significant damage after a hard landing at Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport during adverse weather conditions.

What happened

During an approach to Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport, the aircraft encountered unfavorable weather conditions. As the flight progressed toward the runway, the aircraft experienced a heavy impact upon touchdown, striking the ground in a nose-first orientation. This forceful landing caused the immediate collapse of the nose landing gear.

The aircraft eventually came to a complete stop following the impact. While the incident resulted in no fatalities or injuries, the structural damage sustained during the event was severe enough that the aircraft was declared a total loss.

Findings

  • The landing occurred amidst poor meteorological conditions.
  • The primary factor in the structural failure was a hard, nose-first impact during the landing phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft suffered a nose gear collapse due to a heavy, nose-first impact during landing in poor weather.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-01-02 Boeing 737-200 accident near Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo?

An aircraft sustained significant damage after a hard landing at Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport during adverse weather conditions.

Were there any fatalities in the 1995-01-02 Boeing 737-200 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-01-02 involved a Boeing 737-200, registration 9Q-CNI, operated by Air Zaïre, at Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft suffered a nose gear collapse due to a heavy, nose-first impact during landing in poor weather.

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