Entebbe – Kisangani – Goma

On May 27, 2003 at 12:00 AM, Entebbe – Kisangani – Goma experienced a crash involving Antonov AN-12, operated by Showa Air, with the event recorded near Goma Nord-Kivu.

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

4 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 4 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is weather. 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.

Aircraft reference details include registration 9L-LCR, MSN 4 3 418 01, year of manufacture 1964.