Antonov AN-26 crash, Apr 11, 2023, Lisala
Antonov AN-26 accident on April 11, 2023 near Lisala, Équateur, Democratic Republic of Congo with no fatalities. Cause: A sudden change of weather with...
- Date: April 11, 2023
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Lisala, Équateur, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: A sudden change of weather with nimbostratus cloud caused an excessive rollout on the runway. The operator also lacked proper certificate documentation and insurance.
An Air Kasai An 26 landed in heavy rain and strong wind some 433 meters past the threshold at Lisala, could not stop on the 2,200 meter runway and overran, losing its nose gear. All five aboard evacuated. The investigation cited a sudden weather change and a long rollout.