Overview
On final approach to Bandundu Airport, a twin-engine aircraft nosed down and crashed into an earth-made house. The impact forces destroyed the aircraft. All occupants except one passenger lost their lives.
Incident Sequence
According to the sole survivor, a passenger had illegally brought a crocodile on board in a bag, intending to sell it as bush meat at a local market. During the final approach, the animal escaped from the bag and began moving through the cabin. The stewardess and several passengers panicked, leaving their seats and rushing toward the front of the cabin near the cockpit. This sudden movement caused the aircraft's center of gravity to shift too far forward. Consequently, the crew lost control, and the aircraft nosed down, crashing into the house.
Aftermath
The crocodile was found unharmed after the crash. However, local residents subsequently killed it.