Shabunda

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Registration:

9S-GRJ

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Takeoff (climb)

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Bukavu - Shabunda

MSN:

872006

YOM:

1987

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Bukavu

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The twin engine aircraft departed Bukavu-Kavumu Airport on a cargo flight to Shabunda, carrying one passenger, two pilots and a load consisting of 1,600 kg of metal sheet. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a prairie located near the airport. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all three occupants were killed.

Crash of a Let L-410UVP in Shabunda

Date & Time: Jan 2, 2017 at 1220 LT

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9Q-CZR

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Bukavu – Shabunda

MSN:

85 13 36

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1985

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The crew, one Russian and one Congolese, was performing a cargo flight from Bukavu to Shabunda, carrying various goods for a total weight of 1,300 kilos. After touchdown, after a course of about 300 metres, it is believed that the tire on the right main gear burst. The aircraft veered off runway and eventually collided with banana trees. Both pilots were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Let L-410UVP in Shabunda

Date & Time: Oct 25, 2014 at 1416 LT

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Operator:

Mango Airlines

Registration:

9Q-COT

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Bukavu – Shabunda

MSN:

83 10 23

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1983

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Captain / Total flying hours:

14000

Captain / Total hours on type:

7325.00

Copilot / Total flying hours:

3300

Aircraft flight hours:

7187

Aircraft flight cycles:

8265

Circumstances:

The twin engine aircraft departed Bukavu-Kavumu Airport at 1341LT on a 40-minute cargo flight to Shabunda, carrying two pilots and a load of 1,500 kilos of various goods. On final approach to Shabunda Airport, at a height of 300 feet, the right engine lost power. The crew attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft stalled and crashed in palm trees located 3,7 km short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and both pilots were seriously injured.

Probable cause:

On final approach, the right engine lost power, causing the aircraft to stall because the speed dropped. Investigations were unable to determine the exact cause of the loss of power because the aircraft was totally destroyed. Nevertheless, the crew was unable to expect a stall recovery because the stall occurred at an insufficient height.

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Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-28 in Shabunda

Date & Time: Oct 31, 2011

Type of aircraft:

PZL-Mielec AN-28

Operator:

Swala Aviation

Registration:

9Q-CSX

Flight Phase:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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MSN:

1AJ003-12

YOM:

1987

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Shortly after takeoff from Shabunda Airport, the crew reported engine problems and elected to return. After touchdown, the twin engine airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest against an embankment. All 16 passengers escaped unhurt while both pilots were injured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The exact date of the mishap remains unknown, somewhere during October 2011.

Crash of a Let L-410UVP near Bukavu: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 21, 2010

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Registration:

9Q-CUA

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Plain, Valley

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Bukavu – Shabunda

MSN:

X0101

YOM:

1977

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Bukavu

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Canadair CL-66 Cosmopolitan

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The aircraft was completing a cargo flight from Bukavu to Shabunda, carrying two pilots and a load of 1,500 kilos of various goods. Few minutes after takeoff from Bukavu-Kavumu Airport, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed near the village of Bugulumisa located at the border of the Kahuzi-Biega National Park. The aircraft was totally destroyed and both pilots were killed.

Probable cause:

It is believed that the accident was the consequence of an engine failure.

Crash of a Canadair CL-66B Cosmopolitan in Shabunda

Date & Time: Apr 3, 2004

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Central African Cargo

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3D-ZOE

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CL-66B-6

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