Aircraft crash near Mitwaba Airfield

No fatalities • Mitwaba, Democratic Republic of Congo • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft stalled and crashed into hilly terrain during its final approach to Mitwaba Airfield, resulting in injuries to all occupants.

What happened

During the final approach phase to Mitwaba Airfield, the aircraft was performing a maneuver to align with the approach path. While the pilot was executing a final turn to join the runway trajectory, the aircraft experienced a stall. This loss of lift caused the plane to descend into hilly terrain located approximately 3 km before reaching the runway.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were four individuals on board at the time of the accident, and all four occupants sustained injuries during the crash.

Findings

  • The aircraft entered a stall while attempting to complete a turn for the approach path.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during a turning maneuver on final approach.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-06-23 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Mitwaba, Democratic Republic of Congo?

An aircraft stalled and crashed into hilly terrain during its final approach to Mitwaba Airfield, resulting in injuries to all occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 1993-06-23 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-06-23 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration 9Q-CLW, operated by Shabair, at Mitwaba, Democratic Republic of Congo.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during a turning maneuver on final approach.

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