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Plane crash in DR Congo kills more than a dozen

Published Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Updated September 26

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  • Crash Details and Casualties — 2 sources

Media Analysis

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An army plane crashed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, resulting in the deaths of at least 14 people, including civilians and senior military officials. The incident occurred in Kenge while the plane was returning to Kinshasa from Kikwit, reportedly due to a technical fault.

Key points missing from some outlets

  • Al Jazeera English did not mention the specific names of the senior military officials who died, nor the origin and destination of the flight or the suspected cause of the crash, which were reported by The Hindu.

What We Know — Key Points

  • At least 14 people, including civilians and senior military officials, died after an army plane crashed in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  • The plane was returning to Kinshasa from Kikwit when it developed a technical fault and crashed in Kenge.
  • Two senior military officials, Lieutenant General Mutombo Katalayi Tiende and Lieutenant General Bakumi Likulia, were among the casualties.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Crash Details and Casualties
  • Al Jazeera English

    Al Jazeera English reported that an army plane crashed into a residential area in the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing 14 people, including civilians and senior military officials.

  • The Hindu

    The Hindu reported that a plane crash in Congo killed 14 people, including two senior military officials, Lieutenant General Mutombo Katalayi Tiende and Lieutenant General Bakumi Likulia. The plane was returning to Kinshasa from Kikwit when it developed a technical fault and crashed in Kenge.

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