Kinshasa – Kikwit

On October 2, 2006 at 10:30 AM, Kinshasa – Kikwit experienced a crash involving Nord 262, operated by Malu Aviation, with the event recorded near Kikwit Bandundu.

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.

0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.

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

Following an uneventful flight from Kinshasa, the crew started the approach to Kikwit Airport in heavy rain falls. After touchdown, the aircraft deviated to the left, veered off runway, lost its left main gear and came to rest in bushes. All occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration 9Q-CBA, MSN 57, year of manufacture 1969.