On the morning of April 11th, 2019, a tragic incident occurred at Lubumbashi International Airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo. An Embraer 135 aircraft, operated by the local carrier Compagnie Africaine d’Aviation (CAA), overran the runway while attempting to take off. The plane was carrying 43 passengers and four crew members, all of whom were safely evacuated from the aircraft.
The Embraer 135 was attempting to take off from Lubumbashi International Airport when it overran the runway. The plane skidded off the end of the runway and came to a stop in a grassy area. Fortunately, all passengers and crew were able to evacuate the aircraft without injury.
The cause of the incident is still under investigation, but initial reports suggest that the plane may have been overloaded. The Embraer 135 is a twin-engine turboprop aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of 19,500 kg. It is believed that the plane was carrying more than this weight at the time of the incident.
The incident has caused significant disruption to air traffic at Lubumbashi International Airport. All flights in and out of the airport have been suspended until further notice while authorities investigate the cause of the incident.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety in aviation. All airlines must ensure that their aircraft are properly maintained and that they adhere to all safety regulations. It is also important for passengers to be aware of their rights and to ensure that they are travelling on a safe and reliable airline.
The incident at Lubumbashi International Airport is a tragedy, but thankfully no lives were lost. It is important that we learn from this incident and take steps to ensure that similar incidents do not occur in the future.
Source: Plato Data Intelligence: PlatoAiStream