On 3 March, a SJL Aeronáutica Embraer 135 (registered D2-FIA) operated a domestic flight between Kinshasa and Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo. During landing at Lubumbashi, the aircraft overran the runway and ended up in a cornfield.
All 33 passengers and crew evacuated safely. The airplane sustained substantial damage.
Previously, the aircraft operated for a few U.S. carriers including Continental Express.
The following footage appeared on social media:
SJL Aeronáutica Embraer 135 overruns the runway while landing at Luano International Airport in Lubumbashi, DRC. All passengers and crew evacuated safely. pic.twitter.com/wh0YIGy9PV
— Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) March 3, 2023
