Crash of an Antonov AN-12 in Aru: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 4, 2005
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
9Q-CWC
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Kisangani – Bunia
MSN:
2 40 09 01
YOM:
1962
Location:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
96
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Kisangani on a flight to Bunia, carrying 96 soldiers and four crew members on behalf of the Congolese Army Forces. Upon landing at Aru Airstrip, the right main gear collapsed and the aircraft veered to the left and came to rest on the left side of the runway. Two soldiers were killed while walking into the still running propellers. Eleven people were injured.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26B near Kisangani: 10 killed

Date & Time: May 5, 2005 at 1330 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
EX-26060
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Kisangani – Isiro
MSN:
111 07
YOM:
1981
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Kisangani-Bangoka Airport at 1248LT on a cargo flight to Isiro, carrying seven passengers, four crew members and a load of soap. About half an hour into the flight, the crew informed ATC about technical problems and elected to return. While descending to Kisangani, the aircraft crashed in a wooded area located 28 km north of the airfield, bursting into flames. A passenger was seriously injured while 10 other occupants were killed.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12BP in Goma

Date & Time: May 27, 2003
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
9L-LCR
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Entebbe – Kisangani – Goma
MSN:
4 3 418 01
YOM:
1964
Location:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon touchdown at Goma Airport, the four engine aircraft bounced. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran the 2'050 metres long runway, turned to the left and came to rest in a solidified lava area. All four crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It was reported that the landing was performed with a tailwind component following an approach in stormy weather.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12BP in Kisangani

Date & Time: Aug 15, 2000
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
LZ-ITC
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
00 346 909
YOM:
1970
Region:
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The four engine airplane was completing a humanitarian flight to Kisangani on behalf of 'Médecins Sans Frontières'. After touchdown, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest, bursting into flames. All seven crew members escaped uninjured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Vickers 781D Viscount near Irumu: 23 killed

Date & Time: Jun 6, 1997
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
9Q-CWL
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Bunia - Kisangani
MSN:
280
YOM:
1958
Location:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
20
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
23
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Bunia Airport, the captain informed ATC about engine problems and reported fire in the cabin. Shortly later, the four engine aircraft went out of control and crashed about 40 km southwest of Bunia, in the region of Irumu. All 23 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Partenavia P.68B in Zaïre : 8 killed

Date & Time: Apr 16, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
9Q-CTS
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Isiro - Kisangani
MSN:
116
YOM:
1977
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
En route from Isiro to Kisangani, the twin engine airplane disappeared. SAR operations were initiated but abandoned after a month as no trace of the aircraft nor the eight occupants was found.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 600 in Kisangani: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 6, 1978
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
9Q-CLR
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Kisangani - Kinshasa
MSN:
10406
YOM:
1969
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
19
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Aircraft flight hours:
11733
Aircraft flight cycles:
10387
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Kisangani Airport, while climbing, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed near the runway end. Three passengers were killed while 19 other occupants were injured.

Crash of a Dornier DO.28D-1 Skyservant near Kisangani: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 5, 1976
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
9Q-CDZ
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
4015
YOM:
1968
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff from a small private airstrip located 95 km south of Kisangani. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-54B-1-DC Skymaster in Kisangani

Date & Time: Aug 20, 1974
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
9T-THZ
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
10446
YOM:
1944
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane was damaged beyond repair following a hard landing at Kisangani Airport. There were no injuries.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules in Kisangani: 31 killed

Date & Time: Aug 18, 1974
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
9T-TCD
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Kinshasa - Kisangani
MSN:
4422
YOM:
1971
Region:
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
24
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
31
Circumstances:
During a night approach to Kisangani Airport, the four engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances few km from the runway threshold. The wreckage was found the following morning and all 31 occupants have been killed.