Runway excursion at Goma Airport

No fatalities • Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft failed to stop after landing at Goma Airport, resulting in a runway overrun and multiple injuries.

What happened

During an arrival at Goma Airport, an aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently after touching down on runway 36. Due to the insufficient remaining runway length, the plane exited the paved surface and traveled into an adjacent area characterized by a rocky lava field, where it eventually stopped.

As a result of the excursion, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss. While there were no reported fatalities, the incident resulted in at least 20 injuries among the passengers on board.

Findings

Investigations into the event noted that the runway surface was wet at the time of the landing, which likely contributed to the loss of braking effectiveness and the subsequent inability to stop the aircraft before the end of the runway.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop on the runway due to insufficient braking distance on a wet surface.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2009-11-19 McDonnell Douglas MD-82 accident near Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo?

An aircraft failed to stop after landing at Goma Airport, resulting in a runway overrun and multiple injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2009-11-19 McDonnell Douglas MD-82 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2009-11-19 involved a McDonnell Douglas MD-82, registration 9Q-CAB, operated by Compagnie Africaine d'Aviation, at Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop on the runway due to insufficient braking distance on a wet surface.

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