Trans Air Cargo Service DC-8 Runs Off Runway at Kinshasa A Douglas DC-8 freighter, registration 9S-AJO, operated by Trans Air Cargo Service (TACS), was involved in a runway excursion at N'Djili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The aircraft reportedly overran/veered off the runway during landing. Initial reports indicate the DC-8 came to a stop after leaving the paved runway area. 🛩️ Aircraft: Douglas DC-8-70/73 freighter 🔢 Registration: 9S-AJO 🏢 Operator: Trans Air Cargo Service (TACS) 📍 Location: N'Djili International Airport (FIH), Kinshasa, DRC 📅 Date: September 8, 2026 ⚠️ Occurrence: Runway excursion / overrun The incident is particularly notable because 9S-AJO is one of the world's very few remaining DC-8s in commercial cargo service. The aircraft, around 55 years old, has been operated by TACS for many years. The circumstances of the excursion and the extent of any aircraft damage remain under investigation. Authorities are expected to preserve evidence and determine the factors involved. #Aviation #DC8 #DouglasDC8 #Kinshasa #AviationSafety #CargoAircraft #RunwayExcursion