Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 24 January 2006
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-12A
Owner/operator: Aerolift
Registration Number: 9Q-CER
Location: Mbuji-Mayi Airport (MJM) –
ÿ Congo (Democratic Republic)
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: WingsWings
Category: Accident
An Antonov aircraft landed hard, resulting in both wings breaking and the aircraft coming to rest on the left side of the runway with both wings hanging down. A small fire was observed in the rear of the aircraft. The aircraft was reportedly carrying fuel.An Antonov aircraft landed hard, resulting in both wings breaking and the aircraft coming to rest on the left side of the runway with both wings hanging down. A small fire was observed in the rear of the aircraft. The aircraft was reportedly carrying fuel.
Description
The aircraft landed hard, causing both wings to break. The aircraft came to rest on the left hand side of the runway with both wings hanging down. A small fire erupted in the back of the plane. The Antonov was reportedly carrying fuel. Mbuji Mayi has a single asphalt runway (17/35), 1999 m (6558 feet) long.
Primary Cause
Hard landing and wing breakage.Hard landing and wing breakage.Share on:
