Mango Airlines

Let L-410

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.

Antonov AN-12

Few minutes after takeoff from Goma Airport, en route to Kisangani, the crew informed ATC about engine problem and was cleared to return to Goma for an emergency landing. Shortly later, the aircraft lost height, hit trees and crashed in hilly terrain located near Sake, about 20 km northwest of Goma. The aircraft was destroyed and all 6 occupants were killed.

Antonov AN-26

During the takeoff roll at Kongolo Airport, the left main gear collided with an unidentified object. After takeoff, the crew was unable to raise the landing gear and decided to continue to Goma in such configuration. Upon touchdown at Goma Airport, the left main gear collapsed. The aircraft veered off runway to the left and came to rest. All nine occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.