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Cargo Flight Crash Near Bukavu-Kavumu Airport (9S-GRJ)

Bukavu, Democratic Republic of CongoTakeoff (climb)

On June 16, 2021, a Let L-410 (registration 9S-GRJ) operated by Kin Avia was involved in an aviation accident near Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo during takeoff. 3 people were killed. 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
Aircraft registered 9S-GRJ
Aircraft registered 9S-GRJ. Photo: Alexandr Podolian / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A twin-engine cargo aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Bukavu-Kavumu Airport, killing all three occupants. The plane was carrying 1,600 kg of metal sheet and one passenger.

Incident Overview and Flight Details A twin-engine aircraft departed from Bukavu-Kavumu Airport on a cargo flight destined for Shabunda. The aircraft was carrying a crew of two pilots and one passenger, along with a cargo load consisting of 1,600 kg of metal sheet. The flight was in its initial climb phase when the incident occurred. ## Crash Sequence and Outcome Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft went out of control during the initial climb. It subsequently crashed in a prairie located near the airport. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. All three occupants on board, comprising the two pilots and the single passenger, were killed in the crash.

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