9Q-CHNMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-512008-04-15 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51

Summary

On April 15, 2008, a Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-51 (9Q-CHN) was involved in an accident near Goma, CF. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries, 40 serious injuries, with 51 people uninjured out of 94 aboard. The aircraft was destroyed.

On April 15, 2008, a Hewa Bora DC-9-51, registration 9Q-CHN, overran runway 18 and crashed into a residential area after aborting the takeoff. The aircraft was destroyed along with several residential buildings. Of the 86 passengers and 8 crewmembers onboard, 3 passengers received fatal injuries and 40 received minor or serious injuries. Initial reports indicate there were 37 ground persons that received fatal injuries and 71 that received minor or serious injuries.

The investigation is being conducted by the Republic of Congo. The NTSB has assigned an Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the Country of Manufacture and Design of the airplane.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA08RA050. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft 9Q-CHN.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
NTSB Number
DCA08RA050
Location
Goma, Congo (Brazzaville)
Event ID
20080422X00526
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
40
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
51
Total Aboard
94

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS
Model / ICAO
DC-9-51

Analysis

On April 15, 2008, a Hewa Bora DC-9-51, registration 9Q-CHN, overran runway 18 and crashed into a residential area after aborting the takeoff. The aircraft was destroyed along with several residential buildings. Of the 86 passengers and 8 crewmembers onboard, 3 passengers received fatal injuries and 40 received minor or serious injuries. Initial reports indicate there were 37 ground persons that received fatal injuries and 71 that received minor or serious injuries.

The investigation is being conducted by the Republic of Congo. The NTSB has assigned an Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the Country of Manufacture and Design of the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA08RA050