Goma - Butembo

On October 30, 2012 at 03:00 PM, Goma - Butembo experienced a crash involving Let L-410, operated by Cetraca Aviation Service, with the event recorded near Butembo Nord-Kivu.

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.

18 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 18 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 15, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

Following an uneventful flight from Goma, the twin engine airplane landed on runway 14/32 which is 770 metres long. After touchdown, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, lost its left main gear and came to rest down an embankment with its left wing damaged. All 18 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration 9Q-CAZ, MSN 79 02 05, year of manufacture 1979.