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Fuel Exhaustion Leads to Emergency Landing Near Gbadolite Airport (OO-CJT)

Gbadolite, Democratic Republic of CongoLanding (descent or approach)

On October 6, 1960, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration OO-CJT) operated by Air Brousse was involved in an aviation accident near Gbadolite, Democratic Republic of Congo during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Fuel exhaustion. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft ran out of fuel while approaching Gbadolite Airport, forcing an emergency landing in Molegbe. All six occupants were rescued, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview During an approach to Gbadolite Airport, a twin-engine aircraft experienced fuel exhaustion, which forced the pilot to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash-landed in Molegbe, located approximately 7 km west of the airport, and came to rest. All six occupants on board were successfully rescued. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified fuel exhaustion as the probable cause of the incident. No other factors or specific details regarding the aircraft's registration, operator, or exact date were provided in the source material.

Fuel exhaustion & starvation

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Oct 1960 De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident near Gbadolite, Democratic Republic of Congo?

A twin-engine aircraft ran out of fuel while approaching Gbadolite Airport, forcing an emergency landing in Molegbe. All six occupants were rescued, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Oct 1960 De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Oct 1960 involved a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, registration OO-CJT, operated by Air Brousse, at Gbadolite, Democratic Republic of Congo.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Fuel exhaustion

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