Training flight accident at Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport

3 fatalities • Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo • Takeoff (climb)

A training flight involving three crew members resulted in a fatal crash during takeoff near Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport.

What happened

During a local training mission operating out of Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport, an aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control shortly after departure. The flight was in its initial climb phase, maintaining an altitude between 200 and 400 feet, when the plane entered a stall. This led to a crash that resulted in a massive explosion upon impact.

All three crew members on board were killed in the accident. Reports indicate that the incident occurred while the flight crew was performing maneuvers intended to simulate an engine failure during the training session.

Findings

Preliminary details suggest that the primary factor in the accident was an aerodynamic stall triggered during a simulated engine failure procedure.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall while the crew was practicing engine failure procedures during takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-02-08 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo?

A training flight involving three crew members resulted in a fatal crash during takeoff near Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-02-08 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1980-02-08 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration 9Q-CLP, operated by Air Zaïre, at Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall while the crew was practicing engine failure procedures during takeoff.

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