The Air Cathedo Antnov An-26 was severely damaged by an accidental excursion accident at Congoro Airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The accident occurred on January 21, 2025 when the Twin Engine Antonov AN-26 landed at Congolo Airport (KOO) in Tanganya.
It is reported that the aircraft with 9S-AYN has carried cigarettes on a regional flight from Sesame Airport (GOM).
Landing accident Congoro Airport
After landing at Congoro Airport, the aircraft could not stop within the remaining runway. I covered the edge of the runway and entered the clearway area with grass. The muscles collapsed, and the aircraft burned the right engine and rested.
Authorities advised that there were no victims as a result of the landing accident. At the time of the accident, five crew members were on the aircraft.
According to Radio Okapi, a territory of Congolo, Jean Paul Ngongo Muboca Miva made a statement after visiting the crash fallen site.
“Captain talks about bad landing. The plane deviates from the normal route of the runway during landing. The propeller on the right was blocked. The engine on the right was damaged.”
“The product is not affected, all crew members are safe and healthy. I am grateful to the inhabitants who mobilized this fire.”
About Airkasai
Air Kasai is a airline based in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It operates charter services in Africa and mainly focuses on domestic flights in Japan.
The main base of the airline is Kinshasa's dolling airport, and there is a small aircraft. These are turbop props that are usually suitable for local and domestic flights. Air Kasai plays an important role in connecting various cities and towns in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In particular, we provide support in areas where road infrastructure is limited.
The Soviet Union designed and produced Antonov An-26, a twin engine turbo prop for military transport. He first flew in 1969 and started service in 1972.
Antonov has manufactured a robust aircraft and an AN-26 with the ability to operate from an unpaved runway. This is suitable for use in remote and challenging environments. The IT person can access the cargo room via a large rear lamp. With this access, you can easily load and unload cargo.
An-26 is still produced today and is a popular option for military and private operators around the world. It is a highly reliable and versatile aircraft and proves its value in various roles.
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