Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 2 March 2006
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-2
Owner/operator: Blue Airlines
Location: Lubanimanga –
ÿ Congo (Democratic Republic)
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Antonov aircraft engine and fuel system.Antonov aircraft engine and fuel system.
Category: Accident
A significant aviation incident occurred when the Antonov aircraft crashed 35 km from Tshikapa. Three passengers sustained serious injuries. The aircraft subsequently burned out.A significant aviation incident occurred when the Antonov aircraft crashed 35 km from Tshikapa. Three passengers sustained serious injuries. The aircraft subsequently burned out.
Description
The Antonov crashed 35 km from Tshikapa. Three passengers were seriously injured in the accident. The Antonov burned out.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a fire ignited within the aircraft’s engine or fuel system.Mechanical failure ? likely a fire ignited within the aircraft’s engine or fuel system.Share on:
