Incident Overview
Date: Friday 22 February 1985
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-24V
Owner/operator: Air Mali
Registration Number: TZ-ACT
Location: ca 3 km from Tombouctou Airport (TOM) –
ÿ Mali
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 51 / Occupants: 52
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
An Antonov 24B passenger plane crashed near Tombouctou Airport (TOM) in Mali, resulting in the loss of 46 lives and six crew members. The aircraft was en route from Gao Airport (GAQ) to Bamako Airport (BKO) with stops at Tombouctou and Mopti Airport (MZI). An engine failure during takeoff from Tombouctou led to a return to the airport.An Antonov 24B passenger plane crashed near Tombouctou Airport (TOM) in Mali, resulting in the loss of 46 lives and six crew members. The aircraft was en route from Gao Airport (GAQ) to Bamako Airport (BKO) with stops at Tombouctou and Mopti Airport (MZI). An engine failure during takeoff from Tombouctou led to a return to the airport.
Description
An Antonov 24B passenger plane, operated by Air Mali, was destroyed in an accident near Tombouctou Airport (TOM), Mali. There were 46 passengers and six crew members on board. One passenger survived the accident. The airplane operated on a flight from Gao Airport (GAQ) to Bamako Airport (BKO) with en route stops at Tombouctou and Mopti Airport (MZI). An engine failure after takeoff from Tombouctou, forced the crew to return. The aircraft crashed before being able to reach the airport.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phphttps://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phpPrimary Cause
Engine failure during takeoff.Engine failure during takeoff.Share on:
