Incident Overview
Date: Friday 7 July 2006
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-12B
Owner/operator: Mango Airlines
Registration Number: 9Q-CVT
Location: 10 km NW of Sake –
ÿ Congo (Democratic Republic)
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Airplane EngineAirplane Engine
Category: Accident
An Antonov cargo aircraft experienced a catastrophic incident while flying from Goma to Kisangani. The aircraft suffered a significant engine failure, prompting the pilot to return to Goma. The aircraft crashed into a hillside, resulting in a breakup and subsequent fire.An Antonov cargo aircraft experienced a catastrophic incident while flying from Goma to Kisangani. The aircraft suffered a significant engine failure, prompting the pilot to return to Goma. The aircraft crashed into a hillside, resulting in a breakup and subsequent fire.
Description
The Antonov departed Goma (GOM) on a cargo flight to Kisangani (FKI). En route the airplane suffered problems with one engine. The pilot decided to return to Goma. The airplane crashed into a hill, broke up and caught fire.
Primary Cause
Engine failureEngine failureShare on:
