On June 21, 2007, a Let L-410 (registration 9Q-CEU) operated by Karibu Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Kamina, Democratic Republic of Congo during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb phase after takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a swamp shortly after departing Kamina Airport, resulting in one fatality.
What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure from Kamina Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall. The aircraft subsequently descended into a swampy region near the airfield.
Among the passengers on board, one individual, identified as a member of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's parliament, sustained fatal injuries. The remaining occupants of the aircraft managed to escape the wreckage, though they sustained various injuries during the impact.
Findings
Preliminary details indicate that the aircraft stalled during its ascent from the runway.
Probable cause
The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb phase after takeoff.