Trans Air DC-8 had been returning for emergency landing before Kinshasa excursion

A Congolese inquiry is investigating a Douglas DC-8 freighter runway excursion at Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Investigators have revealed that the Trans Air Cargo Service aircraft was returning for an emergency landing prior to its departure. The flight, operated by Trans Air, departed from Kinshasa but subsequently required an immediate return to the airport. Currently, full circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear according to investigators. Further details are emerging as the Congolese investigation continues.