Date & Time:
Jan 9, 2020
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
403
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Beni - Goma
MSN:
3750
YOM:
1962
Country:
Democratic Republic of Congo
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
59
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The four engine airplane was completing a flight from Beni to Goma, carrying 59 South African troops and eight crew members from the 28th Squadron on behalf of the MONUSCO (Mission de l’Organisation des Nations unies pour la stabilisation en République Démocratique du Congo). The approach and landing were completed in heavy rain falls. After touchdown, the airplane veered off runway to the left and came to rest in a grassy area with the left wing broken in two and the n°1 engine on fire. All 67 occupants escaped uninjured and the fire was quickly contained. However, the aircraft seems to be damaged beyond repair.
