Beni - Goma

On January 9, 2020 at 12:00 AM, Beni - Goma experienced a crash involving Lockheed C-130 Hercules, operated by South African Air Force, with the event recorded near Goma Nord-Kivu.

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

67 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 67 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: 59, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The four engine airplane was completing a flight from Beni to Goma, carrying 59 South African troops and eight crew members from the 28th Squadron on behalf of the MONUSCO (Mission de l’Organisation des Nations unies pour la stabilisation en République Démocratique du Congo). The approach and landing were completed in heavy rain falls. After touchdown, the airplane veered off runway to the left and came to rest in a grassy area with the left wing broken in two and the n°1 engine on fire. All 67 occupants escaped uninjured and the fire was quickly contained. However, the aircraft seems to be damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration 403, MSN 3750, year of manufacture 1962.