Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 17 December 1998
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-12BP
Owner/operator: Zanex
Registration Number: S9-CAT
Location: Saurimo Airport (VHC) –
ÿ Angola
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: Antonov aircraftAntonov aircraft
Category: Accident
An Antonov aircraft entered the runway, resulting in a go-around. However, the aircraft subsequently crashed in a nose-high attitude.An Antonov aircraft entered the runway, resulting in a go-around. However, the aircraft subsequently crashed in a nose-high attitude.
Description
A go-around had to be carried out because vehicle had entered the runway. The Antonov however touched down in a nose-high attitude and crashed.
Primary Cause
Vehicle entered the runway.Vehicle entered the runway.Share on:
