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Bird Strike During Initial Climb at Bandundu Airport (9Q-CIM)

Bandundu, Democratic Republic of CongoTakeoff (climb)

On July 18, 2007, a Let L-410 (registration 9Q-CIM) operated by Cargo Bull Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Bandundu, Democratic Republic of Congo during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control and subsequent crash on takeoff following a bird strike. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft collided with a flock of birds shortly after takeoff from Bandundu Airport, leading to a stall and crash. The incident resulted in no casualties, but the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview and Location Details (Bandundu Airport, Initial Climb Phase) (Bird Strike and Stall During Takeoff) (No Casualties, Aircraft Destroyed) (Probable Cause: Loss of Control and Subsequent Crash on Takeoff Following a Bird Strike) (Official Findings) (Aviation Safety) (Aircraft Accident Investigation) (Bird Strike) (Stall) (Loss of Control) (No Casualties) (Aircraft Destroyed) (Bandundu Airport) (Twin-Engine Aircraft) (Initial Climb) (Takeoff) (Probable Cause) (Official Findings) (Aviation Safety) (Aircraft Accident Investigation) (Bird Strike) (Stall) (Loss of Control) (No Casualties) (Aircraft Destroyed) (Bandundu Airport) (Twin-Engine Aircraft) (Initial Climb) (Takeoff) (Probable Cause) (Official Findings)

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