On October 3, 1996, a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (registration 9Q-CXK) operated by Malu Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Kahemba, Democratic Republic of Congo during takeoff. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase shortly after takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft crashed near the end of the runway during its initial climb phase, resulting in six fatalities and fifteen injuries.
What happened
During the early stages of flight, an aircraft experienced a loss of airspeed and entered a stall shortly after departing the runway. The aircraft subsequently impacted the ground in the vicinity of the runway's end during its initial climb.
Impact and casualties
The accident resulted in 6 fatalities.
There were 15 injuries reported among the occupants.
The total number of people on board at the time of the crash was 21.
No specific aircraft registration or model was provided in the initial report, but the sequence of events indicates the loss of control occurred immediately following takeoff.
Probable cause
The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase shortly after takeoff.
What happened in the 3 Oct 1996 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Kahemba, Democratic Republic of Congo?
An aircraft crashed near the end of the runway during its initial climb phase, resulting in six fatalities and fifteen injuries.
Were there any fatalities in the 3 Oct 1996 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 3 Oct 1996 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration 9Q-CXK, operated by Malu Aviation, at Kahemba, Democratic Republic of Congo.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase shortly after takeoff.
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