Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 24 September 2003
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-12
Owner/operator: Sarit Airlines
Registration Number: ST-SAR
Location: Wau Airport (WUU) –
ÿ South Sudan
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Left-hand main gearLeft-hand main gear
Category: Accident
An Antonov aircraft experienced a loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a groundloop and subsequent landing on the runway side. A left-hand main gear failed during landing.An Antonov aircraft experienced a loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a groundloop and subsequent landing on the runway side. A left-hand main gear failed during landing.
Description
Directional control was lost on landing. The Antonov groundlooped and came to rest on the side of the runway. Reportedly the left hand main gear had failed on landing.
Primary Cause
Loss of directional control during landing due to a failed left-hand main gear.Loss of directional control during landing due to a failed left-hand main gear.Share on:
