What happened
During a flight destined for Kolwezi, an aircraft registered as both KP-2 and OT-CWB experienced a critical loss of power when both engines failed at the same time. This sudden loss of propulsion forced the crew to manage an emergency descent and attempt an unplanned landing.
The aircraft subsequently crash landed in the Lualaba region, situated northeast of Kolwezi. The plane came to rest in a prairie area following the impact. Despite the severity of the engine failure and the subsequent crash, there were no casualties reported among those on board. However, the structural damage sustained during the incident was significant enough that the aircraft was declared a total loss.
Findings
Official investigations into the incident concluded that the simultaneous failure of both engines was the direct result of fuel exhaustion, which left the propulsion systems without necessary combustible material to maintain operation.