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Aircraft Crash Near Bukavu-Kamembe Airport (9Q-COM)

Bukavu, Democratic Republic of CongoLanding (descent or approach)

On August 3, 2006, a PZL-Mielec AN-28 (registration 9Q-COM) operated by Tracep was involved in an aviation accident near Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo during landing or approach. 17 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into hilly, wooded terrain about 15 km from Bukavu-Kamembe Airport during a descent in stormy weather, killing all 17 occupants.

Incident Overview During a descent to Bukavu-Kamembe Airport, the crew of a twin-engine aircraft encountered stormy weather with limited visibility caused by rain. The aircraft descended too low and impacted trees before crashing on hilly and wooded terrain located approximately 15 km from Bukavu Airport. The impact destroyed the aircraft, and all 17 occupants were killed. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause as controlled flight into terrain. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, exact date, or precise location beyond the general area near Bukavu-Kamembe Airport.

Controlled flight into terrain

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