No fatalities

Aircraft Accident in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (9Q-CGL)

Democratic Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of CongoTakeoff (climb)

On April 27, 2003, a Vickers Viscount (registration 9Q-CGL) operated by Trans IntAir was involved in an aviation accident near Democratic Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed near a 900-meter gravel runway in the DRC after a second engine failed during a takeoff attempt following an initial engine damage during landing. No casualties were reported.

Incident Overview and Location Details The accident occurred in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) at an unspecified location. The aircraft was operating on a gravel runway with a length of 900 meters. The exact circumstances surrounding the event remain unknown, and the source does not provide specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or the precise date of the incident. ## Sequence of Events During the initial landing phase, one of the aircraft's four engines sustained damage. Following this incident, the flight crew made the decision to attempt a takeoff using a three-engine configuration. However, during the takeoff roll, a second engine failed. The subsequent loss of power caused the aircraft to stall, leading to a crash near the end of the runway. ## Casualties and Investigation Status The investigation notes that there were no casualties resulting from the crash. Because the exact circumstances of the accident remain unknown, the source does not provide a definitive probable cause or further technical details about the failure mechanisms.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Apr 2003 Vickers Viscount accident near Democratic Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo?

An aircraft crashed near a 900-meter gravel runway in the DRC after a second engine failed during a takeoff attempt following an initial engine damage during landing. No casualties were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Apr 2003 Vickers Viscount accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Apr 2003 involved a Vickers Viscount, registration 9Q-CGL, operated by Trans IntAir, at Democratic Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo.