On January 6, 1978, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration 9Q-CLR) operated by Air Zaïre was involved in an aviation accident near Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo during takeoff. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its climb following takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after departing Kisangani Airport, resulting in three fatalities and numerous injuries.
What happened
During a recent flight departing from Kisangani Airport, a twin engine airplane experienced a critical loss of lift during its initial climb. The accident occurred in the period immediately following takeoff as the aircraft was gaining altitude. The plane entered a stall and subsequently impacted the ground in the vicinity of the runway's end.
As a result of the impact, there were 3 fatalities among the passengers on board. Additionally, the accident resulted in 19 injuries sustained by the other occupants of the aircraft.
Findings
The aircraft entered a stall during the climb phase.
The crash occurred near the end of the runway at Kisangani Airport.
Probable cause
The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its climb following takeoff.
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