Cargo Flight Disappears Near Walikale During Deteriorating Weather (5Y-BNN)

Incident Overview and Flight Details A pilot was operating a cargo flight from Goma with a load of food on board when the aircraft disappeared near Walikale. The incident occurred while the pilot was approaching the destination, during which weather conditions deteriorated. ## Approach and Go-Around While approaching Walikale, the pilot attempted to land three times. After these unsuccessful attempts, the pilot initiated a go-around. The aircraft disappeared a few minutes later. ## Search and Rescue Operations Search and rescue (SAR) operations were launched following the disappearance. However, the operations were suspended after a few days as no trace of the aircraft or the pilot was found.