Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 26 January 2021
Aircraft Type: Harbin Y-12E
Owner/operator: Zambian Air Force
Registration Number: AF-222
Location: Mukinge Mission Airstrip –
ÿ Zambia
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Forward fuselage of the Y-12 aircraftForward fuselage of the Y-12 aircraft
Category: Accident
A Zambian Air Force Y-12 aircraft experienced a skidding off-runway landing during its approach to Mukinge, resulting in damage to the aircraft and injuries to two crew members. The aircraft sustained significant damage to the forward fuselage.A Zambian Air Force Y-12 aircraft experienced a skidding off-runway landing during its approach to Mukinge, resulting in damage to the aircraft and injuries to two crew members. The aircraft sustained significant damage to the forward fuselage.
Description
A Zambian Air Force Y-12 aircraft with 5 crew carrying five 210 litre diesel drums from Lusaka to Mukinge, skidded off the runway on landing. Two crew received injuries and were taken to hospital. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the forward fuselage.
Source of Information
https://www.lusakatimes.com/2021/01/26/zaf-plane-crash-lands-in-kasempa-district/, https://www.zambiawatchdog.com/plane-crashes-in-kasempa/https://www.lusakatimes.com/2021/01/26/zaf-plane-crash-lands-in-kasempa-district/, https://www.zambiawatchdog.com/plane-crashes-in-kasempa/Primary Cause
Runway conditions and landing approach were likely contributing factors.Runway conditions and landing approach were likely contributing factors.Share on:
