Incident Overview
Date: Friday 21 February 1997
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-32B
Owner/operator: Sri Lanka Air Force
Registration Number: CR865
Location: Colombo-Ratmalana Airport (RML/VCCC) –
ÿ Sri Lanka
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 63
Component Affected: An-32 aircraftAn-32 aircraft
Category: Accident

A An-32 aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control during takeoff for Palaly, resulting in a crash into a marshy area. The aircraft was subsequently grounded for investigation.A An-32 aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control during takeoff for Palaly, resulting in a crash into a marshy area. The aircraft was subsequently grounded for investigation.
Description
The aircraft overran the runway while on takeoff for Palaly and crashed into a marshy patch. An-32 aircraft were grounded for a few days until investigations were completed.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phphttps://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phpPrimary Cause
Loss of control during takeoff.Loss of control during takeoff.Share on: