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2015-11-01: Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I (9Q-CNP) — Malu Aviation — Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo

Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of CongoLanding (descent or approach)

On November 1, 2015, a Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I (registration 9Q-CNP) operated by Malu Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781192694Data APIEditorial standards

After takeoff, crew reported undercarriage problems. Diverted to N'Djili, performed belly landing on runway 24. Aircraft slid, veered right, stopped in grass. All 26 evacuated safely; aircraft damaged beyond repair.

Incident

Following takeoff from Kinshasa-Ndolo Airport, the flight crew reported technical problems with the undercarriage. Air traffic control cleared the aircraft to divert to Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport. The crew executed a belly landing on runway 24. Upon touchdown, the aircraft slid for several dozen meters before veering off the runway to the right and coming to rest in a grassy area.

Evacuation

All 26 occupants evacuated the aircraft safely. No injuries were reported.

Damage

The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. It is believed that the left main landing gear was torn off during takeoff from Kinshasa-Ndolo Airport, though the reason for this remains unknown.

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