1 fatality

Single-Engine Aircraft Crash at Tchambogo Airfield (9S-EBT)

Katchungu-Tchambogo, Democratic Republic of CongoLanding (descent or approach)

On March 5, 2024, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration 9S-EBT) operated by AB Airlines (Congo) was involved in an aviation accident near Katchungu-Tchambogo, Democratic Republic of Congo during landing or approach. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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

A single-engine aircraft crashed at Tchambogo airfield after landing, hitting a house and catching fire. The pilot was rescued, while the captain was killed.

Incident Overview and Location Details The incident occurred at the airfield of Tchambogo, which is situated east of the village of Katchungu. The aircraft involved in the event was a single-engine airplane. The specific registration, operator, and exact date of the accident are not provided in the available source material. Following its landing at the airfield, the aircraft went out of control. The loss of control resulted in the airplane striking a small house. During the impact, the aircraft lost its right wing. The crash sequence concluded with the airplane bursting into flames. The post-crash fire ultimately destroyed the aircraft. The pilot was rescued from the wreckage. The captain was killed in the accident.