Incident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft departed Goma on a cargo flight to Walikale, carrying two passengers, one pilot, and a load of ores. Approximately 10 minutes after takeoff, while flying in limited visibility due to poor weather conditions, the aircraft struck the slope of Mount Nyiragongo, located about 15 km north of Goma Airport.
Wreckage and Location
The wreckage was found at an altitude of 2,590 metres. The minimum safe altitude for the area had been fixed at 3,400 metres.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident to be controlled flight into terrain.