Incident Overview
Date: Friday 24 March 2006
Aircraft Type: Convair CV-580F
Owner/operator: LAC – SkyCongo, lsf Skyhaul
Registration Number: ZS-SKI
Location: Kinshasa-N’Djili Airport (FIH) –
ÿ Congo (Democratic Republic)
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: The Antonov 26 aircraft.The Antonov 26 aircraft.
Category: Other
An Antonov 26 was struck by a Convair during a thunderstorm at Kinshasa-N’Djili Airport (FIH). The aircraft was withdrawn from use and remained at Kinshasa as of 2009.An Antonov 26 was struck by a Convair during a thunderstorm at Kinshasa-N’Djili Airport (FIH). The aircraft was withdrawn from use and remained at Kinshasa as of 2009.
Description
Reportedly sustained damage when it was struck by an Antonov 26. The An-26 was blown into the Convair during a thunderstorm at Kinshasa-N’Djili Airport (FIH). ZS-SKI was withdrawn from use and was still stored at Kinshasa as of 2009.
Primary Cause
Thunderstorm conditions and the collision with an aircraft component.Thunderstorm conditions and the collision with an aircraft component.Share on:
