AirJet Angola ERJ-145 Destroyed After Runway Excursion in Kolwezi, Congo
Aviation News – An AirJet Angola Embraer ERJ-145LR veered off the runway during landing at Kolwezi Airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting a full evacuation after the aircraft caught fire. The incident occurred as flight MBC100 landed on runway 29, where it suffered a runway excursion that left the aircraft partially destroyed by fire. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated, according to initial reports, and authorities have begun assessing the extent of the damage as well as the circumstances surrounding the event.