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.