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Aircraft excursion during landing in Bangui (F-OHLG)

Pimu, Democratic Republic of CongoLanding (descent or approach)

On August 2, 2002, a Cessna 208A Caravan (registration F-OHLG) operated by Aviation Sans Frontières - ASF was involved in an aviation accident near Pimu, Democratic Republic of Congo during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft veered off the runway following a bounce during the landing phase. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft veered off the runway during landing in Bangui, resulting in significant damage to the airframe but no injuries.

What happened

During an arrival from Bangui, a single-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control during the landing phase. The sequence of events began after an otherwise routine flight, but upon touchdown, the aircraft experienced a bounce on the runway. This instability caused the plane to veer away from the intended path and exit the runway surface.

Following the excursion, the aircraft came to a stop off the paved area. While the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, there were no casualties reported. All seven occupants on board were able to evacuate the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

  • The aircraft experienced a bounce during the landing roll.
  • The loss of directional control led to the runway excursion.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway following a bounce during the landing phase.

Related events

Same operator

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