Congo military plane crash kills 13, including three officers, official says
A military plane crash in the Democratic Republic of Congo on September 25, 2026, killed 13 people, including three army officers. The plane, a L-410, was traveling from Kikwit to Kinshasa when it developed a technical problem and attempted to land in Kenge, Kwango Province. The aircraft crashed into a residential plot, killing all on board.
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- ✓ Thirteen people, including three army officers, were killed in the crash.
- ✓ The plane was traveling from Kikwit to Kinshasa when it developed a technical problem.
- ✓ The aircraft crashed into a residential plot in Kenge, Kwango Province.
- ✓ The DRC government announced three days of national mourning and the lowering of flags to half-mast.
What changed
The number of reported casualties has been revised, with some sources now indicating 14 or 17 fatalities, including senior military officials.
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Congo military plane crash kills 13, including three officers
A military plane crash in the Democratic Republic of Congo on September 25, 2026, killed 13 people, including three army officers. The plane, a L-410, was traveling from Kikwit to Kinshasa when it developed a technical problem and attempted to land in Kenge, Kwango Province. The aircraft crashed into a residential plot, killing all on board.
Why it matters
The crash occurred amid a period of turmoil in the region, and the loss of senior military officials may impact the country's security situation. The incident has prompted an outpouring of condolences from other nations, including the UAE. The DRC government has announced three days of national mourning and the lowering of flags to half-mast.
What is confirmed
- Thirteen people, including three army officers, were killed in the crash.
- The plane was traveling from Kikwit to Kinshasa when it developed a technical problem.
- The aircraft crashed into a residential plot in Kenge, Kwango Province.
- The DRC government announced three days of national mourning and the lowering of flags to half-mast.
Still unconfirmed
- The plane crash may have been caused by a technical issue.
What to watch next
- Official investigation into the cause of the crash
- Confirmation of the exact number of fatalities and their identities
- Impact on the DRC's military and security situation
confidence 85%Sources used for this update (24)
- The Aviation Herald — Crash: Tracep L410 at Kenge on Sep 25th 2026, crashed on landing
- FlightGlobal — Tracep L-410 fatally crashes in western DR Congo
- ChimpReports — Congolese Army Generals Killed in Plane Crash
- Reuters — Congo military plane crash kills 13, including three officers, official says
- NBC News — DR Congo plane crash kills 14, including 2 senior military officials
- aljazeera.com — Plane crash in DR Congo kills more than a dozen
- AeroTime — Military L-410 crashes in DR Congo, killing all 13 aboard
- MiGFlug — Congo L-410 Crash at Kenge Kills Two of the Army’s Top Generals
- ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Congo plane crash kills 14, including 2 senior military officials
- Big News Network.com — UAE expresses solidarity with Democratic Republic of the Congo, conveys condolences over victims of plane crash
- The Jerusalem Post — DRC plane crash kills 17, including two of the country's most senior military official
- news.cgtn.com — Reports: DRC government has announced three days of national mourning and the lowering of flags to half-mast from Monday, September 28, 2026, following the death of the country's two top military justice officials in a plane crash on Friday
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