Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 11 May 2003
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-12B
Owner/operator: Pecotox Air
Registration Number: ER-AXD
Location: Asmara International Airport (ASM) –
ÿ Eritrea
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: PropellersPropellers
Category: Accident
An Antonov aircraft collided with runway 25, causing significant damage to the aircraft and surrounding infrastructure.An Antonov aircraft collided with runway 25, causing significant damage to the aircraft and surrounding infrastructure.
Description
The Antonov overran runway 25 and collided with several approach lights and two stop way lights. The plane suffered irreparable damage to the propellers, landing gear and fuselage. Wind was reported as 170 deg at 10 kts.
Primary Cause
Wind conditions were gusting at 170 degrees at 10 knots.Wind conditions were gusting at 170 degrees at 10 knots.Share on:
