Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport Test Flight Accident (9T-TCB)

Incident Overview and Context An aircraft that had been parked at Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport for 10 years was involved in an accident during a test flight. The flight was being conducted by a crew that included General Kikunda Ombala, who was serving as the pilot in command at the time of the accident. ## Accident Sequence and Outcome During the landing phase of the test flight, the left main landing gear collapsed. The aircraft subsequently came to rest on the ground. All seven occupants on board were able to escape without injury. The aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair.