Douglas DC-9 crash, Apr 15, 2008 (40 killed), Goma
Douglas DC-9 accident on April 15, 2008 near Goma, Nord-Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo with 40 fatalities. Cause: Not determined. A loss of engine...
- Date: April 15, 2008
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-9
- Location: Goma, Nord-Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Fatalities: 40
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Not determined. A loss of engine power after the aircraft passed through a puddle is suggested, but no official findings were located.
A Hewa Bora DC-9 on a scheduled service from Goma failed to rotate during its takeoff roll from runway 18. It ran about 100 metres past the runway end and crashed into the Birere district, where it burst into flames. Three passengers and 37 people on the ground were killed, and the other occupants were injured.