Flight and Engine Failure
Approximately eight minutes after departing from Kama en route to Kampene, one of the aircraft's engines failed. The crew decided to divert to Bukavu-Kavumu Airport, which was located about 225 kilometers from Kama.
Diversion and Crash
While descending towards Bukavu-Kavumu Airport, the aircraft stalled and crashed into a wooded area roughly 20 kilometers from the airport. Weather conditions at both Kama and Bukavu were reported as good at the time of the accident.
Occupants and Cargo
The accident resulted in the deaths of both pilots and two passengers, while seven other occupants sustained injuries, some critical. The aircraft was reportedly overloaded and was carrying arms and ammunition.
Investigation
The reasons behind the crew's decision to divert to Bukavu instead of returning to Kama after the initial engine failure remain unknown. Investigators believe that the second engine may have also failed as the aircraft approached Bukavu, leading to the stall. The official probable cause was determined to be an engine failure for unknown reasons.