Incident Overview
Date: Monday 14 September 1998
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-32B
Owner/operator: Avia Trend
Registration Number: 4K-66759
Location: Lokichoggio Airport (LKG) –
ÿ Kenya
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
An Antonov aircraft experienced a catastrophic incident following takeoff, resulting in engine fire and subsequent ground damage. The aircraft overran onto rough terrain, leading to the spread of the fire.An Antonov aircraft experienced a catastrophic incident following takeoff, resulting in engine fire and subsequent ground damage. The aircraft overran onto rough terrain, leading to the spread of the fire.
Description
The Antonov suffered some bird hits after takeoff, causing one engine to catch fire. An emergency landing was carried out on the remaining runway. The Antonov overran onto rough ground. The engine fire spread after landing, destroying the plane.
Primary Cause
Bird strikes during takeoff caused engine damage and fire.Bird strikes during takeoff caused engine damage and fire.Share on:
