Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 30 April 2002
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-12
Owner/operator: Aerovista Airlines
Registration Number: ST-AQP
Location: Heglig –
ÿ Sudan
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Right Main UndercarriageRight Main Undercarriage
Category: Accident
Anatolia Airlines Flight 427 experienced a significant incident during descent over Heglig. A flock of birds triggered a rapid descent, resulting in a loss of engine power and an undershoot of the runway. The right main undercarriage sustained damage.Anatolia Airlines Flight 427 experienced a significant incident during descent over Heglig. A flock of birds triggered a rapid descent, resulting in a loss of engine power and an undershoot of the runway. The right main undercarriage sustained damage.
Description
The Antonov was approaching Heglig. When descending through a height of 60 ft a flock of birds rose from the right hand side of the plane. The no. 4 engine failed and the airplane yawed to that side. It descended and undershot the runway. The right main undercarriage was torn off.
Primary Cause
Loss of engine power due to a failed engine, leading to a rapid descent and undershoot.Loss of engine power due to a failed engine, leading to a rapid descent and undershoot.Share on:
