Created Friday, Jul 24th 2026 21:05Z, last updated Friday, Jul 24th 2026 21:05Z
A Tracep Aviation Let L-410, registration 7Q-GMR performing a flight from Beni to Kasongo (DR Congo), had departed Beni at 12:11L (11:11Z) and was enroute about an hour into the flight when the crew reported to another aircraft they had lost of one of their engines (M601) and they were diverting to Walikale (about 150nm south of Beni). This was the last radio transmission received from the aircraft. The aircraft did not land in Walikale or any other aerodrome so far.
DR Congo's BPEA stated based on initial reports the aircraft was about 10 minutes into the flight when the aircraft disappeared after having apparently lost an engine.The crew attempted to return to Beni. An ELT signal was received from the Kitshanga region (about 100nm south of Beni). A search and rescue operation is in progress.
Map (Graphics: AVH/Google Earth):
