Tshikapa

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Tshikapa - Kamako

MSN:

1G223-14

YOM:

1987

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Kamako

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Captain / Total flying hours:

16798

Captain / Total hours on type:

16000.00

Aircraft flight hours:

6981

Circumstances:

Following an uneventful flight from Tshikapa, the pilot initiated the approach to Kamako Airfield in relative good conditions. On final, the wind component suddenly changed. The aircraft lost height and impacted ground 16 metres short of runway 12. Upon impact, the undercarriage were partially torn off and the aircraft slid before coming to rest 37 metres past the runway threshold. All six occupants, one pilot and five passengers, escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the loss of control that occurred on short final was the result of the combination of a human error and weather component. The pilot was surprised by the abrupt change in weather conditions on short final to Kamako runway 12. He elected to initiate a go-around procedure and increased engine power but unfortunately, low level windshear caused the aircraft to lose height and to struck the ground as its speed was insufficient. In consequence, the increase power was too low to allow the pilot to maintain the approach profile. The torsion of the blades confirmed that the engine was at full power for a go-around procedure at impact. The absence of a windsock at Kamako Airfield was considered as a contributing factor as this would help the pilot to recognize the wind component and to decide to land or to go-around in due time.

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Crash of an Antonov AN-26B in Kinshasa: 49 killed

Date & Time: Oct 4, 2007 at 1040 LT

Type of aircraft:

Antonov AN-26

Operator:

El Sam Airlift

Registration:

9Q-COS

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Kinshasa – Tshikapa – Kananga

MSN:

8807

YOM:

1979

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Kinshasa-N'Djili

Kinshasa City Province

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After takeoff from Kinshasa-N'Djili Airport, while climbing, the right engine failed. The aircraft stalled, hit tree tops and crashed onto several houses located in Kingasani neighbourhood. A crew member survived while 21 other occupants and at least 28 people on ground were killed. The Ministry of Transport was sacked after the accident due to inability to reform all aviation problem existing in DRC. The present accident is the worst occurring in DRC since 8 January 1996 when an Antonov AN-32 crashed also in Kinshasa, killing 237 people.

Probable cause:

Failure of the right engine during initial climb for unknown reasons.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Kinshasa

Date & Time: Jul 26, 2002

Type of aircraft:

Antonov AN-26

Operator:

Registration:

9Q-CMC

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Cargo

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Kinshasa - Tshikapa

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Kinshasa-N'Djili

Kinshasa City Province

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During the takeoff roll at Kinshasa-N'DJili Airport, the captain realized he could not make it so he decided to reject takeoff. While initiating an emergency braking procedure, the nose gear collapsed, followed shortly later by both main landing gears. The aircraft slid on its belly and came to rest on the runway. All 21 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

It is believed that the total weight of the aircraft was above MTOW.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26B near Tshikapa: 27 killed

Date & Time: Aug 12, 2000

Type of aircraft:

Antonov AN-26

Operator:

STAER Airlines

Registration:

9Q-CJI

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Kinshasa – Tshikapa

MSN:

60 04

YOM:

1977

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While approaching Tshikapa on a flight from Kinshasa, the crew decided to return to Kinshasa for unknown reasons. Shortly later, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances some 64 km northwest of Tshikapa. All 27 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Convair CV-580 in Tshikapa

Date & Time: Nov 18, 1999

Type of aircraft:

Convair CV-580

Operator:

Registration:

9Q-CEJ

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Cargo

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Tshikapa - Kananga

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YOM:

1953

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After takeoff from Tshikapa Airport, while in initial climb, both engines failed simultaneously. The aircraft stalled and crash landed in a field past the runway end and came to rest. All three crew members escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Failure of both engines during initial climb due to a fuel exhaustion. It was determined that the aircraft had not been refueled prior to departure.

Crash of a Convair CV-580 in Tshikapa

Date & Time: Apr 1, 1997

Type of aircraft:

Convair CV-580

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Registration:

9Q-CRU

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Kinshasa – Tshikapa – Mbuji-Mayi

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YOM:

1967

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Landing (descent or approach)

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Circumstances:

During the takeoff roll, the captain heard a noise and suspected a technical problem so he decided to abandon the takeoff procedure. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran and struck an embankment. All 14 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It was reported that the crew initiated the takeoff in an up-slope configuration while the takeoffs at Tshikapa Airport are normally completed in a down-slope configuration. The runway is 1,000 metres long.

Crash of a Vickers 757 Viscount in Tshikapa

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1988

Type of aircraft:

Vickers Viscount

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Registration:

9Q-CTS

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MSN:

310

YOM:

1958

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Handley Page HPR-7 Dart Herald

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Circumstances:

Upon landing, the nose gear collapsed. The airplane slid for few dozen meters before coming to rest. There were no casualties. The exact date of the mishap remains unknown, somewhere in 1988.

Crash of a Handley Page HPR.7 Dart Herald 202 in Kandala: 30 killed

Date & Time: Sep 11, 1984

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

MMM Aero Services

Registration:

9Q-CAH

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Kinshasa – Tshikapa

MSN:

159

YOM:

1962

Location:

Kandala

Bandundu

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