What happened
During an arrival at M'Banza Congo Airport, an aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently on runway 16/34. The runway, which measures 1,800 metres in length, did not provide enough distance for the aircraft to come to a complete stop before the end of the paved surface.
As the aircraft exited the runway, it collided with several vehicles and two residential buildings. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. The accident caused 7 fatalities, including one crew member, five passengers, and one person on the ground. Additionally, 25 passengers sustained injuries during the event.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the primary factor in the accident was that the aircraft touched down too far along the runway. This late touchdown significantly decreased the amount of available stopping distance, making it impossible to avoid the subsequent collision with obstacles beyond the runway threshold.