Aircraft damage following heavy landing at Kinshasa-N’Djili Airport

No fatalities • Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft sustained irreparable damage after experiencing a heavy landing at Kinshasa-N’Djili Airport, resulting in no injuries.

What happened

During an arrival at Kinshasa-N’Djili Airport, an aircraft was involved in a landing incident that resulted in significant structural damage. The impact of the heavy landing caused the airframe to be damaged beyond repair.

Despite the severity of the impact, there were no injuries reported among the occupants on board during the event. The aircraft was subsequently removed from service due to the extent of the damage sustained during the touchdown phase.

Findings

The primary factor contributing to the destruction of the aircraft was the force of the heavy landing upon contact with the runway at Kinshasa-N’Djili Airport.

Probable cause

The aircraft sustained irreparable damage due to a heavy landing during the arrival phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-12-24 Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident near Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo?

An aircraft sustained irreparable damage after experiencing a heavy landing at Kinshasa-N’Djili Airport, resulting in no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-12-24 Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1980-12-24 involved a Douglas C-54 Skymaster, registration 9T-THU, operated by Zaire Air Force - Force Aérienne Zaïroise, at Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft sustained irreparable damage due to a heavy landing during the arrival phase.

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