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Emergency landing resulting in aircraft hull loss near Kasangulu (9Q-CYB)

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On August 7, 1975, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration 9Q-CYB) operated by Agence et Messageries Aériennes du Zaïre - AMAZ was involved in an aviation accident near Kasangulu, Democratic Republic of Congo in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed during an attempted emergency landing following the onset of technical malfunctions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft sustained significant damage after an emergency descent following mechanical issues near Kasangulu.

What happened

While operating in transit, the pilot of a twin engine airplane experienced unexpected technical difficulties. These complications necessitated an immediate attempt to perform an emergency landing to prevent further escalation of the situation.

During the descent, the aircraft impacted the ground approximately 16 km from Kasangulu. The impact resulted in the aircraft being destroyed and rendered beyond repair. Despite the severity of the crash, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.

Findings

  • The flight crew encountered mechanical malfunctions during the en route phase of the flight.
  • The primary factor leading to the crash was the occurrence of technical problems that forced the emergency maneuver.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed during an attempted emergency landing following the onset of technical malfunctions.

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