What happened
A flight departing from Kamako Airport for Tshikapa, which included scheduled stops at Nsumbula and Diboko, experienced a critical failure shortly after takeoff. The aircraft, carrying two pilots and five passengers, was ascending to an altitude of approximately 3,500 feet when the crew observed birds near the flight path. Immediately following this encounter, the engine lost power.
In an attempt to recover, the captain initiated a return to Kamako Airport. However, the loss of engine power prevented the aircraft from maintaining a safe altitude. The crew attempted an emergency landing, but the plane struck a marshy field roughly 3 km from the departure airport. The impact caused the aircraft to burst into flames.
Findings
The accident resulted in five fatalities and two survivors. The primary factor leading to the loss of power was an encounter with birds during the initial climb phase.