4granted - can it not reach Kin direct? I heard the aircraft leave on the night in question and just thinking of the routing, it makes me wonder if anything is open at night for a refuelling stop? Have heard of 24's non stop Jhb - Kin direct and landing with fumes in the tank. I say no more.........
South Coast, sometimes in all fairness, the crew were probably not aware initially of the state of the runway at the time. After all it is 3rd rate ATC at Kinshasa at the best of times so the crew were probably unaware of runway condition.
Anyway it has happened and just an unfortunate experience for all..........
