Accident Description
The aircraft departed Kamina on a special United Nations flight to Kigoma, Tanzania, with an intermediate stop in Manono, Democratic Republic of Congo. During the approach to runway 16, the captain decided to initiate a go-around procedure for unknown reasons. On the second attempt to land, the aircraft descended below the glide path and struck the ground, coming to rest 300 meters short of the runway threshold and bursting into flames.
Occupants and Damage
All five occupants on board sustained injuries. The aircraft was destroyed by the subsequent fire.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a wrong approach configuration after the crew adopted an excessive rate of descent, causing the aircraft to pass below the glide until it impacted the ground. Additionally, the crew failed to initiate a second go-around for unknown reasons.