6 Jan 1996
On 6 January 1996 an overloaded Air Africa or African Air Antonov An-32B jet leased from Moscow Airways destined for Kahemba Airport failed to takeoff from N'Dolo Airport and overshot the runway into the crowded Simbazikita street market, killing an estimated 297.
The aircraft was operating out of license, according to the Russian Air Transport Department.
Kinshasa Events
| 1996 Jan 6 |
Air Africa Plane Crashes into Street Market
On 6 January 1996 an overloaded Air Africa or African Air Antonov An-32B jet leased from Moscow Airways destined for Kahemba Airport failed to takeoff from N'Dolo Airport and overshot the...
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