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. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was unable to stop within the available runway distance after touchdown. 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.
A twin-engine airplane overran the runway during landing at Goma, resulting in significant aircraft damage but no injuries.
What happened
An aircraft completed a routine flight departing from Goma without any reported incidents. Upon arrival, the twin-engine airplane touched down on runway 14/32, which has a total length of 770 meters. Following the landing, the aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently to remain on the paved surface before the end of the runway.
As the plane overran the runway, the left main landing gear separated from the airframe. The momentum of the aircraft carried it off the runway and into an embankment, where the left wing sustained damage during the excursion.
Findings
All 18 occupants on board were able to evacuate the aircraft without sustaining any injuries.
The aircraft sustained damage that was classified as a total loss, rendering it beyond repair.
Probable cause
The aircraft was unable to stop within the available runway distance after touchdown.