No fatalities

Aircraft Overrun at Kikwit Airport (9Q-CBA)

Kikwit, Democratic Republic of CongoLanding (descent or approach)

On October 2, 2006, a Nord 262 (registration 9Q-CBA) operated by Malu Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Kikwit, Democratic Republic of Congo during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft overran the runway at Kikwit Airport in heavy rain after an uneventful flight from Kinshasa. All occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Context An aircraft completed an uneventful flight from Kinshasa before beginning its approach to Kikwit Airport. The approach was conducted in heavy rain, and the aircraft touched down on the runway. ## Runway Deviation and Damage After touchdown, the aircraft deviated to the left and veered off the runway. During the excursion, the aircraft lost its left main gear and came to rest in bushes. ## Occupant Outcomes and Aircraft Condition All occupants escaped the incident uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair. The source does not identify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or specific cause of the deviation.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Oct 2006 Nord 262 accident near Kikwit, Democratic Republic of Congo?

An aircraft overran the runway at Kikwit Airport in heavy rain after an uneventful flight from Kinshasa. All occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Oct 2006 Nord 262 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Oct 2006 involved a Nord 262, registration 9Q-CBA, operated by Malu Aviation, at Kikwit, Democratic Republic of Congo.