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Aircraft crash near Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport (9Q-CPD)

Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of CongoTakeoff (climb)

On August 28, 1984, a Vickers Viscount (registration 9Q-CPD) operated by Zaïre Aero Service was involved in an aviation accident near Kinshasa-N'Djili, Democratic Republic of Congo during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall during the climb phase following takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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Aircraft registered 9Q-CPD
Aircraft registered 9Q-CPD. Photo: Bob Adams from George, South Africa / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A four-engine aircraft crashed into a swamp following an engine stall during its initial climb from Kinshasa.

What happened

During the departure phase from Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport, a four-engine aircraft experienced a loss of lift while ascending. The aircraft entered a stall shortly after departing the runway, leading to an uncontrolled descent into a nearby swampy region.

Despite the impact with the terrain, there were no fatalities and no injuries were reported among those on board. The incident occurred during the climb phase of the flight operations.

Findings

  • The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its ascent.
  • The crash site was located in a swampy area adjacent to the airport.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during the climb phase following takeoff.

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