Accra – Abidjan – Monrovia – Freetown – Conakry

On November 13, 2000 at 06:13 PM, Accra – Abidjan – Monrovia – Freetown – Conakry experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-9, operated by Ghana Airways, with the event recorded near Conakry-Gbessia Conakry Region.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

50 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 50 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 8, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 42, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. While descending to Conakry-Gbessia Airport, the crew encountered technical problems with the undercarriage that could not be lowered. Several attempts were made to lower the gear manually but this was unsuccessful. The crew decided to complete a belly landing. After touchdown, the aircraft slid for few dozen metres and came to rest on the runway. All 50 occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration 9G-ADY, MSN 47679, year of manufacture 1975.