What happened
A twin engine cargo aircraft departed from Bukavu-Kavumu Airport at 13:42 local time, bound for Kama in the Maniema Province. The flight was transporting a payload of 1,500 kilograms of books and was occupied by two pilots and two passengers. Approximately ten minutes after takeoff, the crew transitioned to a different radio frequency, after which all communication with the aircraft ceased.
Following the failure of the plane to reach its destination, search and rescue operations were launched. Two helicopters operated by the same company conducted aerial searches and located the wreckage approximately 30 km southwest of Bukavu in the Mulume Munene area. The discovery was made two days after the initial departure. The impact and subsequent fire destroyed the aircraft, and all four fatalities were confirmed among the crew and passengers.
Findings
Investigation into the crash site revealed that the wreckage had been consumed by a post-crash fire and sustained significant damage from the force of the impact. It is believed that the loss of control following an engine failure led to the accident.