PRESS RELEASE PRO CHARTER LANDING INCIDENT AT KENNETH KAUNDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Monday 25th August 2025 – At 11:30 hours today, a Pro Charter flight originating from Jeki Landing Strip in Lower Zambezi experienced a landing gear malfunction during its approach to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA).
The aircraft executed a belly landing and came to a controlled stop on the runway. Emergency response teams were immediately deployed and swiftly contained the situation. We are pleased to confirm that all passengers and crew disembarked safely, and no injuries were reported.
As a precautionary measure, and as a normal aviation practice, limited number of flights were temporarily rerouted while the aircraft was secured and safely moved. Full operations at KKIA resumed within stipulated recovery period
ZACL reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the highest standards of safety, security, and operational efficiency across all its airports.
STATEMENT ISSUED BY ZACL SENIOR MANAGER CORPORATE AFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS – MS. MWAMBA SIAME
About Zambia Airports Corporation Limited
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited was established in 1989 through the amendment of the Aviation Act, Chapter 444 of the Laws of Zambia which has been repealed and replaced by the Aviation Act No. 5 of 2016. It is also incorporated under the Companies Act No. 10 of 2017.
The Corporation’s mandate is to develop, maintain and manage the four designated international airports, namely Kenneth Kaunda in Lusaka, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe in Ndola, Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula in Livingstone and Mfuwe, plus select provincial aerodromes and the provision of Air Navigation Services within the Zambian Airspace.
For further information contact:
Mwamba Siame (Ms)
Senior Manager Corporate Affairs and Communications
mwamba.siame@zacl.aero; mobile: +26 0966 220522