| Founded | 2007 |
|---|---|
| AOC # | AAC/DG/OPS-09/04 |
| Hubs | Goma International Airport |
| Fleet size | 1 |
| Website | busybeecongo |
Busy Bee Congo is a domestic charter airline which operates in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
History
Busy Bee Congo was established in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2007.
The airline is banned from operating within the European Union.
On 24 November 2019, a Busy Bee Congo Dornier 228 crashed shortly after takeoff at the Goma International Airport, killing 21 of the 22 occupants on board and an additional 6 on the ground. On 9 December, the Civil Aviation Authority grounded the Busy Bee Congo fleet. The airline was allowed to resume operations on 18 December.
Fleet
Current fleet
As of March 2023, Busy Bee Congo operates the following aircraft:
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fokker 50 | 1 | — | ? | |
| Total | 1 | — | ||
Former fleet
Busy Bee Congo formerly operated the following aircraft:
| Aircraft | Total | Introduced | Retired | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dornier 228-100 | 1 | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Dornier 228-200 | 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Two aircraft written off. |
| Let L-410 Turbolet | 1 | Unknown | Unknown |
Accidents and incidents
- On 21 June 2016, a Busy Bee Congo Dornier 228-202 (registration: 9Q-CSL) was damaged in a runway excursion while landing at Goma International Airport. All the occupants onboard survived. The aircraft was written off.
- On 24 November 2019, a Busy Bee Congo Dornier 228-201 (registration: 9S-GNH) crashed 1 mile south of the Goma International Airport after takeoff. The crash killed 21 of the 22 people on board and additionally killed 6 people on the ground. The aircraft was written off.
See also
References
- ^ "The EU Air Safety List" (PDF). European Commission. 7 June 2023. p. 4. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- "Busy Bee Congo". Centre for Aviation. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- Mahamba, Fiston; Al Katanty, Djafar (24 November 2019). "Small Plane Crashes in Eastern Congo, Killing at Least 27 People". Reuters. Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- "DRC CAA Grounds Busy Bee Congo Following Crash". CH Aviation. 9 December 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "DRC's Busy Bee Cleared to Resume Flight Ops". CH Aviation. 18 December 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- "Busy Bee Congo Fleet Details and History". Plane Spotters.net. 26 March 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "2016 Busy Bee Congo Dornier 228-202 Crash". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "2019 Busy Bee Congo Dornier 228-201 Crash". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
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