Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 7 November 2000
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-32B
Owner/operator: Malu Aviation, lsf Renan
Registration Number: ER-AFA
Location: Luebo Airport –
ÿ Congo (Democratic Republic)
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 11
Component Affected: Main Gear TireMain Gear Tire
Category: Accident
A Malu Aviation aircraft, operating on behalf of Renan from Moldavia, experienced a catastrophic tire failure during takeoff from Luebo. The aircraft deviated sharply, overran the runway, and resulted in a fire and subsequent impact in a cemetery. The incident was characterized by a loss of control and a significant ground impact.A Malu Aviation aircraft, operating on behalf of Renan from Moldavia, experienced a catastrophic tire failure during takeoff from Luebo. The aircraft deviated sharply, overran the runway, and resulted in a fire and subsequent impact in a cemetery. The incident was characterized by a loss of control and a significant ground impact.
Description
During takeoff from Luebo a tyre on the right hand main gear burst. The aircraft deviated to the right and at a speed of 180 km/h, 200 m short of the runway end, the pilot aborted the takeoff. The aircraft overran the runway and came to rest in a cemetery 500 m further on. The aircraft nosed over and a fire broke out. The owner has been confirmed as Renan from Moldavia. The airplane was probably operating on behalf of Malu Aviation.
Primary Cause
Tire failure during takeoff.Tire failure during takeoff.Share on:
