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:
This post was published on 4 March 2023 10:34
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