No fatalities

Stall and Crash on Final Approach to Mitwaba Airfield (9Q-CLW)

Mitwaba, Democratic Republic of CongoLanding (descent or approach)

On June 23, 1993, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration 9Q-CLW) operated by Shabair was involved in an aviation accident near Mitwaba, Democratic Republic of Congo during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It is believed that the loss of control was the consequence of strong downdrafts and severe atmospheric turbulences specific to this region. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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During final approach to Mitwaba Airfield, an aircraft stalled and crashed into hilly terrain about 3 kilometers short of the runway. All four occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Details

The aircraft was on final approach to Mitwaba Airfield. As part of the landing procedure, the pilot executed a last turn to join the approach path. During this turn, the aircraft stalled. The stall led to a descent that ended in a crash on hilly terrain about 3 kilometers short of the runway. All four occupants were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Injuries and Damage

All four individuals in the aircraft received injuries. The aircraft was completely destroyed.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the loss of control is believed to have been the consequence of strong downdrafts and severe atmospheric turbulences characteristic of the region.