Incident Overview
A cargo flight operating between Accra and Léopoldville encountered technical problems with its engines while en route. The crew decided to perform an emergency landing, and the captain later opted to ditch the aircraft in the Congo River. The ditching occurred off Mpouya, approximately 230 kilometers northeast of Léopoldville. The aircraft sank and was lost.
Rescue
All 14 occupants aboard the aircraft were rescued following the ditching. No further details about the rescue operation were provided.
The exact circumstances leading to the engine problems have not been disclosed. The official investigation identified engine problems as the probable cause of the accident.