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February 12, 2012 · Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV · N2SA

Bukavu, CD

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 12, 2012
Injury Outcomes
12 injuries (4 fatalities, 8 minor injuries)
Location
Bukavu, CD
Aircraft
Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV
Tail Number
N2SA
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DCA12RA037

On February 12, 2012 at about 1120 UTC, a Gulfstream, G-IV, registration N2SA, operated by Trident Aviation of Wilmington, Delaware, crashed at Bukavu-Kamenbe Airport (BKY), Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The domestic private flight departed Kinshasa with an intermediate stop at Goma to enplane passengers and to refuel. During the landing at BKY, the airplane overran the runway, went down an embankment and came to rest in a ravine. Of the 12 persons on board, there were four fatalities, including the pilot, copilot and two passengers. The airplane was substantially damaged and there was no fire. As the State of manufacturer and registry of the airplane, a U.S. Accredited Representative has been appointed. The investigation is being conducted by the Government of the DRC. All inquiries should be directed to: Direction de l'Aéronautique Civile Ministère des Transports et Communications Building Ontara, boulevard du 30 juin B.P. 3304 Kinshasa/Gombe République démocratique du Congo

Full Narrative

On February 12, 2012 at about 1120 UTC, a Gulfstream, G-IV, registration N2SA, operated by Trident Aviation of Wilmington, Delaware, crashed at Bukavu-Kamenbe Airport (BKY), Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The domestic private flight departed Kinshasa with an intermediate stop at Goma to enplane passengers and to refuel. During the landing at BKY, the airplane overran the runway, went down an embankment and came to rest in a ravine. Of the 12 persons on board, there were four fatalities, including the pilot, copilot and two passengers. The airplane was substantially damaged and there was no fire. As the State of manufacturer and registry of the airplane, a U.S. Accredited Representative has been appointed. The investigation is being conducted by the Government of the DRC. All inquiries should be directed to: Direction de l'Aéronautique Civile Ministère des Transports et Communications Building Ontara, boulevard du 30 juin B.P. 3304 Kinshasa/Gombe République démocratique du Congo

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:20 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftGulfstream Aerospace G-IV
Tail NumberN2SA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsRolls-Royc · TAY MK 610-8 · Turbofan · 12420 | Rolls-Royc · TAY MK 610-8 · Turbofan · 12420
Seats22

People & Injuries

Injury Summary12 injuries (4 fatalities, 8 minor injuries)
Fatal4
Serious0
Minor8
Uninjured0
Total12

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data