No fatalities

Incident at Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport: Aircraft Veers Off Runway After Engine Shutdown (9S-AKK)

Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of CongoLanding (descent or approach)

On May 5, 2024, a Boeing 737-300 (registration 9S-AKK) operated by Serve Air 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); 11 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Boeing 737-300
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During approach to Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport, the crew shut down a malfunctioning left engine. After landing on runway 24, the aircraft veered right, collapsed the nose gear, and came to rest in soft ground. No injuries occurred.

Incident Overview

An aircraft experienced a technical issue with its left engine while approaching Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport. The crew shut down the affected engine and continued the approach, eventually receiving clearance to land on runway 24.

Sequence of Events

At an altitude of 11,000 feet, the crew encountered problems with the left engine and subsequently shut it down. The approach proceeded without further complications, and the aircraft was cleared to land on runway 24. After touchdown, the crew initiated the braking procedure and activated the right engine's thrust reverser. During this process, the aircraft veered off the runway to the right and entered soft ground. The nose gear then collapsed, bringing the aircraft to a stop.

Outcome

No injuries were reported among the occupants. The aircraft sustained damage to the nose gear and came to rest on soft terrain adjacent to the runway.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 May 2024 Boeing 737-300 accident near Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo?

During approach to Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport, the crew shut down a malfunctioning left engine. After landing on runway 24, the aircraft veered right, collapsed the nose gear, and came to rest in soft ground. No injuries occurred.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 May 2024 Boeing 737-300 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 May 2024 involved a Boeing 737-300, registration 9S-AKK, operated by Serve Air, at Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo.