No fatalities

Runway Overrun Incident at Goma (9Q-CAZ)

Butembo, Democratic Republic of CongoLanding (descent or approach)

On October 30, 2012, a Let L-410 (registration 9Q-CAZ) operated by Cetraca Aviation Service was involved in an aviation accident near Butembo, 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); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

A twin-engine aircraft overran a 770-meter runway after landing from Goma, losing its left main gear and sustaining damage to the left wing. All 18 occupants escaped uninjured, but the airframe was destroyed.

Incident Overview

Following a routine departure from Goma, a twin-engine aircraft proceeded to land on runway 14/32. The operational environment involved a short landing strip with a total length of 770 meters. Upon touchdown, the aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently within the available remaining distance, resulting in a runway overrun.

Damage and Outcome

As the aircraft continued past the end of the paved surface, it lost its left main landing gear. The airframe subsequently came to rest on an embankment adjacent to the runway. During this sequence, the left wing sustained significant structural damage. Despite the severity of the impact and the resulting mechanical failures, all 18 individuals on board escaped without injury. The aircraft was assessed as damaged beyond repair following the event.