Kasai-Occidental

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Kamonia – Kamako

MSN:

208B-2386

YOM:

2012

Flight number:

UNO212H

Location:

Kamonia

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Landing (descent or approach)

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Captain / Total flying hours:

3668

Captain / Total hours on type:

3385.00

Copilot / Total flying hours:

1373

Copilot / Total hours on type:

970

Circumstances:

The single engine aircraft departed Kamonia on a special flight to Kamako on behalf of the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS), carrying three passengers and two pilots. During the takeoff roll from runway 34, the pilot-in-command started the rotation but the aircraft encountered difficulties to gain height. The nose gear and the cargo pod impacted an embankment located at the end of the runway and the aircraft flipped over and came to rest upside down. All five occupants escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the aircraft failed to gain sufficient speed during the last portion of the runway due to an excessive accumulation of sand on the ground. The pilot-in-command elected to rotate when the aircraft impacted terrain.
The two following factors were identified:
- The pilot's ability to make a timely decision,
- Lack of coordination between the two CRM (standard call out) pilots during takeoff manoeuvres.

Final Report:

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Kamako

Date & Time: Sep 13, 2013 at 1150 LT

Type of aircraft:

PZL-Mielec AN-2

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Registration:

9Q-CFT

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Tshikapa - Kamako

MSN:

1G223-14

YOM:

1987

Location:

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-2 in Lubanimanga

Date & Time: Mar 2, 2006

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Tshikapa – Kamonya

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Lubanimanga

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Circumstances:

The single engine aircraft departed Tshikapa on a flight to Kamonya with five passengers, one pilot and a load of various goods on board. Few minutes after takeoff, the pilot encountered technical difficulties and elected to return. The aircraft crashed near Lubanimanga, about 35 km from Tshikapa. All six occupants were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.

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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Site:

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

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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

MSN:

YOM:

1967

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First International Airlines

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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 Boeing 707-331C in Kananga

Date & Time: Jan 16, 1997

Type of aircraft:

Boeing 707

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Registration:

P4-OOO

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Cargo

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Ostende – Kinshasa – Kananga

MSN:

19435

YOM:

1967

Location:

Kananga

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Landing (descent or approach)

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After touchdown at Kananga Airport, the right main gear collapsed. The aircraft veered off runway and came to rest, bursting into flames. All five occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Failure of the right main gear upon landing for unknown reasons.

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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De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide

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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.

Ground accident of a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide in Mweka

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1962

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Registration:

9Q-CJE

Flight Phase:

Taxiing

Flight Type:

Private

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Ndola – Mweka

MSN:

6918

Location:

Mweka

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