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TRACEP-Congo Aviation Let L-410 crashes in Kenge, killing at least 14

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A TRACEP-Congo Aviation Let L-410 crashed in Kenge, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on Sept. 25 while flying from Kikwit to Kinshasa. Congolese military officials said at least 14 people died, including two senior military officials; other reports gave differing casualty totals.

Discovered 2026-09-25T08:20:06.824316-07:00 | 2026-09-25T08:20:06.824316-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The crash killed at least 14 people on a domestic flight between Kikwit and Kinshasa, highlighting safety risks in the DRC’s regional aviation network.
  • Two senior military officials, including FARDC auditor-general Lieutenant-General Lucien-René Likulia Bakumi, were among the reported fatalities, adding military and government significance to the investigation.
  • Initial reports differ on the number aboard and fatalities, underscoring the need for verified findings from the accident investigation and operator.

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2026-09-25T08:20:06.824316-07:00
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2026-09-25T19:50:04.134201-07:00
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