Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 27 January 2002
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-12
Owner/operator: Fora Area Popular de Angola
Registration Number: T-304
Location: near Luena –
ÿ Angola
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 40
Component Affected: Aircraft control surfaces and landing gear.Aircraft control surfaces and landing gear.
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft crashed 2 kilometers short of the runway during heavy rain, resulting in the death toll of three.A twin-engine aircraft crashed 2 kilometers short of the runway during heavy rain, resulting in the death toll of three.
Description
Crashed 2 km short of the runway while attempting to land in heavy rain. Other reports indicate a death toll of three.
Primary Cause
Heavy rain conditions likely contributed to reduced visibility and traction, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact.Heavy rain conditions likely contributed to reduced visibility and traction, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact.Share on:
