Narrative:
The Convair was sustained irreparable damage following a forced landing due to no. 2 engine problems.
It has been suggested that this was due a lack of fuel.
» Scramble 249
accident date: 18-11-1999
type: Convair CV-580
registration: 9Q-CEJ
| Status: | Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
| Date: | Thursday 18 November 1999 |
| Type: |  Convair CV-580 |
| Operator: | Compagnie Africaine d'Aviation - CAA |
| Registration: | 9Q-CEJ |
| MSN: | 79 |
| First flight: | 1961 |
| Engines: | 2 Allison 501-D13 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | near Tshikapa ( Congo (Democratic Republic))
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| Phase: | En route (ENR) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Tshikapa Airport (TSH/FZUK), Congo (Democratic Republic) |
| Kananga Airport (KGA/FZUA), Congo (Democratic Republic) |
The Convair was sustained irreparable damage following a forced landing due to no. 2 engine problems.
It has been suggested that this was due a lack of fuel.
Classification:
Forced landing outside airport
Sources:
» Scramble 251» Scramble 249
Photos
accident date: 18-11-1999
type: Convair CV-580
registration: 9Q-CEJ
Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Tshikapa Airport to Kananga Airport as the crow flies is 194 km (121 miles).
Distance from Tshikapa Airport to Kananga Airport as the crow flies is 194 km (121 miles).
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
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