What happened
On the morning of the accident, a twin engine cargo aircraft departed from Bukavu-Kollumu Airport at 07:45 local time. The flight was scheduled as a one-hour transport mission destined for Namoya. As the aircraft was performing its approach to the destination, the crew encountered weather conditions characterized by marginal visibility.
During this phase of flight, the aircraft impacted a heavily wooded region situated approximately 10 km before reaching the runway threshold. The impact resulted in three fatalities among the occupants, which included both the captain and the co-pilot. Additionally, two passengers sustained serious injuries during the crash.
Findings
- The crew was operating under marginal weather conditions during the approach phase.
- The wreckage was located in a dense forest area short of the airport.