Rare DC-8 freighter veers off runway, collapses nose gear in Kinshasa

A rare Douglas DC-8 freighter experienced a significant incident during its approach and landing at N’djili Airport in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. The aircraft, one of the last operational DC-8s globally, overran the runway while attempting to land. Following the overrun, the plane suffered substantial damage, specifically collapsing its nose gear upon impact with the ground. Initial reports indicate that no fatalities or serious injuries occurred among the crew and passengers onboard at the time. Authorities are currently investigating the precise circumstances surrounding this event, focusing on factors contributing to the freighter's deviation from the intended trajectory.