Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 23 August 2001
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-28
Owner/operator: Victoria Air
Registration Number: 3C-LLA
Location: Mugogo –
ÿ Congo (Democratic Republic)
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 11
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
An aircraft carrying two Russian pilots crashed after experiencing engine failure during a flight from Bukavu to Kampene. The aircraft was diverted to Bukavu but crashed 10 km short, with evidence suggesting it was overloaded with arms and ammunition.An aircraft carrying two Russian pilots crashed after experiencing engine failure during a flight from Bukavu to Kampene. The aircraft was diverted to Bukavu but crashed 10 km short, with evidence suggesting it was overloaded with arms and ammunition.
Description
The aircraft departed Bukavu for a flight to Kampene. An intermediate stop was made at Kama, where some cargo was loaded and passengers boarded the plane. Eight minutes after takeoff from Kama, one of the engines failed. The crew, consisting of two Russian pilots, elected to divert to Bukavu but the aircraft crashed 10 km short. According to survivors the aircraft was overloaded with a.o. arms and ammunition.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during a diversion.Engine failure during a diversion.Share on:
