No fatalities

1991-12-31: Douglas C-54 Skymaster (9Q-CWP) — GLM Aviation — Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo

Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo

On December 31, 1991, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration 9Q-CWP) operated by GLM Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by an engine failure of undetermined origin. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft experienced an engine failure during operations at Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport in 1991, resulting in a write-off with no fatalities.

What happened

During the year 1991, an unspecified aircraft was involved in an accident at Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport. The incident occurred following the failure of one of the engines while the aircraft was operating at the airfield. While the exact date of the event has not been documented, the mechanical malfunction led to a significant mishap.

Despite the severity of the engine failure, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. However, the impact or the circumstances surrounding the loss of power resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, leading to its total loss.

Findings

Official investigations into the accident concluded that the primary factor was an engine failure. The specific underlying reasons for why the engine ceased to function properly were not determined during the inquiry.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by an engine failure of undetermined origin.