More details have emerged from the dramatic aircraft incident at Kolwezi Airport, where an Airjet Angola Embraer ERJ-145, with registration D2-AJB, skidded off the runway while landing on flight MBC-100.
According to preliminary reports, the aircraft veered off the runway, suffered a catastrophic collapse of its main landing gear, and ignited moments later, sending plumes of smoke into the sky. Emergency crews at the Democratic Republic of Congo airport rushed to the scene, working swiftly to extinguish the fire and secure the area.
The extent of damage to the jet has been described as severe, though authorities are yet to release full details on casualties or the cause of the mishap. Aviation safety investigators have already begun probing the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Kolwezi emergency marks one of the most serious runway events involving the regional carrier in recent years, drawing fresh attention to landing conditions and aircraft maintenance standards across the region.
More updates are expected as investigators piece together the moments leading up to the fiery touchdown.
