DC-9 Accident at Goma, November 19 2009
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DC-9 Accident at Goma, November 19 2009
A DC-9 operated by CAA (not 'the' CAA) hit the lava pile on the Goma runway on November 19th. I don't have a lot of details, but will try to post some photos soon.
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Here is the text of the 'official' release by MONUC:
1. This is to inform you that at approximately 11H55, a CAA commercial passenger aircraft failed to stop on the runway whilst running landing at the Goma airport consequently crushing on to some lava rocks. The air crash was accompanied by a huge sound which reverberated all over Goma town sending a wave of panic amongst the local population.
2. Pursuant to the air crash, MONUC aviation, MONUC military and UN Security rushed to the scene of the accident for purposes of rescuing the injured and traumatized passengers. It was immediately observed that other than some broken wings, the body of the aircraft's fuselage remained intact and undamaged and there was no fire around the area.
3. All the 117 passengers on board were safely helped to disembark from the aircraft. Preliminary reports indicate that one passengers was found unconscious whereas 20 others were in a state of shock and with minor injuries and bruises.
5. MONUC ambulances helped to transport the injured to the level 3 Hospital in GOMA.
1. This is to inform you that at approximately 11H55, a CAA commercial passenger aircraft failed to stop on the runway whilst running landing at the Goma airport consequently crushing on to some lava rocks. The air crash was accompanied by a huge sound which reverberated all over Goma town sending a wave of panic amongst the local population.
2. Pursuant to the air crash, MONUC aviation, MONUC military and UN Security rushed to the scene of the accident for purposes of rescuing the injured and traumatized passengers. It was immediately observed that other than some broken wings, the body of the aircraft's fuselage remained intact and undamaged and there was no fire around the area.
3. All the 117 passengers on board were safely helped to disembark from the aircraft. Preliminary reports indicate that one passengers was found unconscious whereas 20 others were in a state of shock and with minor injuries and bruises.
5. MONUC ambulances helped to transport the injured to the level 3 Hospital in GOMA.
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I flew the "type" for 11 years; MD-82, MD-83. The designation on my license says DC-9. When you get "typed" in the model of jet, that ended up off the runway in Goma, my license does not say MD-80 but DC-9. At least that was my experience here is the USA under the FAA.
So, I would look at the pictures above labeled DC-9 and interpret that as the appropriate designation. Yes it is a MD-80, but I suspect an inspection of its type certification would reveal a DC-9; as all subsequent derivatives of the model trace their certification to the DC-9 designator.
So, I would look at the pictures above labeled DC-9 and interpret that as the appropriate designation. Yes it is a MD-80, but I suspect an inspection of its type certification would reveal a DC-9; as all subsequent derivatives of the model trace their certification to the DC-9 designator.
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According to the company "working" to remove the lava and return the runway to it's original 3000m the "rock wall" is there to "protect" themselves from exactly this type of occurance!
Pitty for the two pilots (B&R) and their recently acquired MD-82(Ex American Airlines) as the absence of this barrier could have prevented another write-off on this dangerous airport!
Pitty for the two pilots (B&R) and their recently acquired MD-82(Ex American Airlines) as the absence of this barrier could have prevented another write-off on this dangerous airport!
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I was flying with captain B. in 2006.
Mobotu I don't agree with you about this barrier, better is more runway and a stop-way to stop a airplane, but I agree with you about is a dangerous airport.
Anyway, do you know is true that some spanish mechanic were in FIH checkin 4 ex BRavo DC9 to put in flight again?
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Mobotu I don't agree with you about this barrier, better is more runway and a stop-way to stop a airplane, but I agree with you about is a dangerous airport.
Anyway, do you know is true that some spanish mechanic were in FIH checkin 4 ex BRavo DC9 to put in flight again?
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greenno that is why I put the text in "xxxxx" which for most of the English speaking world means verbatim as is quoated from the original scource and NOT my personal oppinion. I have not seen anyone around those four scrap DC-9's for over a year (they are for sale for 1.5 for the lot)- I heard they are planning to operate 4 MD's next year but seeing is believing!
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Hi.
The company SOP is to not attempt to land at Goma when the runway is wet. They are supposed to divert to ???
The runway is about 2000m long (because of the lava flow across the rwy).
It was wet.
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The company SOP is to not attempt to land at Goma when the runway is wet. They are supposed to divert to ???
The runway is about 2000m long (because of the lava flow across the rwy).
It was wet.
cliff
NBO
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Hi also in spanish mean that, but also mean I don't believe it but... So don't worry, I'm not agree with that opinion LOL.From Spain there are two project Swiftair want to move 2 MD80 to Fly africa and Air Castilla "fly" 4 DC9.
