9Q-CHN — accident record & aircraft history

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Safety history

April 15, 2008AccidentHull loss
During the takeoff roll from runway 18 at Goma Airport, the crew started the rotation but the aircraft failed to respond. The aircraft continued, overran and crashed in the Birere District, about 100 metres past the runway end, bursting into flames. Three passengers were killed as well as 37 people on the ground. All other occupants were injured.
Douglas DC-9 · 40 fatalities
It is possible that one of the engine or maybe both suffered a loss of power during takeoff after the aircraft passed through a puddle. Full accident record