What happened
During a visual approach to runway 17 at Pointe-Noire Airport, a twin engine airplane experienced a landing malfunction. The aircraft made contact with the runway surface on its belly rather than its landing gear. Following the initial impact, the plane skidded along the runway for approximately 250 metres before the movement ceased.
There were six occupants on board the aircraft at the time of the incident. All individuals managed to evacuate the aircraft safely and were reported to have escaped uninjured.
Findings
While the specific mechanical or operational reasons for the landing gear failure or improper approach were not detailed, the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair.