Bukavu - Shabunda

On June 16, 2021 at 11:15 AM, Bukavu - Shabunda experienced a crash involving Let L-410, operated by Kin Avia, with the event recorded near Bukavu Sud-Kivu.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

3 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.

The twin engine aircraft departed Bukavu-Kavumu Airport on a cargo flight to Shabunda, carrying one passenger, two pilots and a load consisting of 1,600 kg of metal sheet. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a prairie located near the airport. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all three occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration S9-GRJ, MSN 872006, year of manufacture 1987.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -2.4982°, 28.8549°.