Fatal aircraft accident during initial climb

6 fatalities • Kahemba, Democratic Republic of Congo • Takeoff (climb)

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.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1996-10-03 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 1996-10-03 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 1996-10-03 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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