Goma – Amisi

On April 27, 2006 at 11:00 AM, Goma – Amisi experienced a crash involving Convair CV-580, operated by LAC - Sky Congo, with the event recorded near Amisi Katanga.

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.

8 people were known to be on board, 8 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 3, passengers on board: 5, passenger fatalities: 5, other fatalities: 0.

The aircraft departed Goma at 0930LT on a cargo flight to Amisi, carrying five passengers, three crew members and a load consisting of telecommunication equipments. On approach to Amisi Airport, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances, killing all eight occupants.

Aircraft reference details include registration ZS-SKH, MSN 147, year of manufacture 1954.