Fatal cargo aircraft accident near Kasese

3 fatalities • Kasese, Democratic Republic of Congo • Landing (descent or approach)

A cargo flight departing from Bukavu-Kavumu Airport crashed in hilly terrain near Kasese, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members.

What happened

A cargo flight departed from Bukavu-Kavumu Airport at 11:50 local time, bound for Kasese. The aircraft was operated with a total of three crew members on board. After the flight failed to reach its intended destination, search and rescue operations were launched to locate the missing plane.

Two days after the initial departure, investigators located the wreckage of the aircraft. The debris was discovered situated within a region characterized by wooded and hilly terrain in the vicinity of Kasese. The accident resulted in three fatalities, with no survivors reported among the crew.

Findings

No specific technical or operational findings were provided regarding the crash, though the wreckage was found in difficult, forested terrain.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2022-09-10 Antonov AN-28 accident near Kasese, Democratic Republic of Congo?

A cargo flight departing from Bukavu-Kavumu Airport crashed in hilly terrain near Kasese, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 2022-09-10 Antonov AN-28 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2022-09-10 involved a Antonov AN-28, registration 9S-GAX, operated by Air Kasai, at Kasese, Democratic Republic of Congo.

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