Created Thursday, Oct 12th 2023 08:27Z, last updated Thursday, Oct 12th 2023 08:38Z
A CAA Compagnie Africaine Aviation Avions de Transport Regional ATR-72-212A, registration 9S-ACE performing flight
BU-1844 from Isiro to Bunia (DR Congo), landed in Bunia but went off the runway and came to a stop with all gear on soft ground at around 17:45L (15:45Z). There were no injuries, the aircraft sustained minor damage if any damage.
A local resident watching the scene reported the crew reported technical problems prior to landing.
Bunia features an asphalt runway 10/28 of 1850 meters/6070 feet length at an elevation of 1233 meters/4045 feet. Satellite Images as well as comments from locals suggest that the runway surface is seriously deteriorated however and may have had a role in the occurrence.
No weather data are available.
The aircraft seen after landing:
Detail of Satellite Image (Graphics: Google Earth):
Satellite Image (Graphics: Google Earth):
