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Cargo Flight from Bukavu-Kavumu Crashes Near Kasese (9S-GAX)

Kasese, Democratic Republic of CongoLanding (descent or approach)

On September 10, 2022, an Antonov AN-28 (registration 9S-GAX) operated by Air Kasai was involved in an aviation accident near Kasese, Democratic Republic of Congo during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 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

A cargo aircraft carrying three crew members crashed near Kasese after departing Bukavu-Kavumu Airport. The wreckage was found two days later in wooded, hilly terrain, and all three occupants were killed.

Incident Overview and Timeline A cargo flight departed Bukavu-Kavumu Airport at 1150 local time, with three crew members on board. The aircraft was en route to Kasese when it failed to arrive at its destination. ## Search and Recovery Search and rescue operations were initiated after the aircraft did not reach Kasese. The wreckage was located two days later in wooded and hilly terrain near Kasese. ## Casualties All three occupants on board the aircraft were killed in the accident. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or cause are provided in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Sept 2022 Antonov AN-28 accident near Kasese, Democratic Republic of Congo?

A cargo aircraft carrying three crew members crashed near Kasese after departing Bukavu-Kavumu Airport. The wreckage was found two days later in wooded, hilly terrain, and all three occupants were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Sept 2022 Antonov AN-28 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Sept 2022 involved an Antonov AN-28, registration 9S-GAX, operated by Air Kasai, at Kasese, Democratic Republic of Congo.

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