Incident Overview
Date: Monday 5 September 2005
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-26B
Owner/operator: Galaxy Incorporation, lsf Aerocom
Registration Number: ER-AZT
Location: 1,5 km from Isiro-Matari (IRP) –
ÿ Congo (Democratic Republic)
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 11 / Occupants: 11
Component Affected: Antonov AircraftAntonov Aircraft
Category: Accident
An Antonov aircraft crashed while approaching runway 31 in dense fog, resulting in fire and damage. The aircraft, belonging to Galaxy Airlines (formerly Kavatshi or Kavatsi Airlines), was leased from Aerocom in November 2003. The certificate of airworthiness expired in September 2004, allowing continued operation in Congo.An Antonov aircraft crashed while approaching runway 31 in dense fog, resulting in fire and damage. The aircraft, belonging to Galaxy Airlines (formerly Kavatshi or Kavatsi Airlines), was leased from Aerocom in November 2003. The certificate of airworthiness expired in September 2004, allowing continued operation in Congo.
Description
The Antonov struck a tree, crashed and caught fire while coming in to land at Isiro. The aircraft was reportedly approaching runway 31 in fog as the accident happened. News reports state that the plane belonged to the private company Galaxy which was reportedly doing business as Kavatshi or Kavatsi Airlines. The airplane in question had been leased from Aerocom in November 2003. In September 2004 the certificate of airworthiness of the plane expired, but continued operations in Congo.
Primary Cause
Lack of maintenance and compliance with airworthiness standards, potentially due to expired certificate of airworthiness and operational issues during the period of fog.Lack of maintenance and compliance with airworthiness standards, potentially due to expired certificate of airworthiness and operational issues during the period of fog.Share on:
