Incident Overview
Date: Friday 12 December 2014
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-26B
Owner/operator: Burundaiavia
Registration Number: UP-AN608
Location: Obo-Mission Airstrip –
ÿ Central African Republic
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: Aircraft engine and fuel drums.Aircraft engine and fuel drums.
Category: Accident
An Antonov 26B cargo plane experienced a runway excursion accident at Obo-Mission Airstrip, Central African Republic. The aircraft swerved off the runway, impacting a Ugandan soldier, resulting in a crash against trees. The incident involved a cargo plane carrying an aircraft engine and fuel drums, likely intended for international military forces.An Antonov 26B cargo plane experienced a runway excursion accident at Obo-Mission Airstrip, Central African Republic. The aircraft swerved off the runway, impacting a Ugandan soldier, resulting in a crash against trees. The incident involved a cargo plane carrying an aircraft engine and fuel drums, likely intended for international military forces.
Description
An Antonov 26B cargo plane was damaged in a runway excursion accident at Obo-Mission Airstrip, Central African Republic. The crew members were not injured. The airplane swerved off the runway on landing and hit a Ugandan soldier. It came to rest against some trees. The aircraft carried an aircraft engine and fuel drums, likely intended for the international military forces stationed at Obo.
Primary Cause
Runway excursion and impact with a soldier.Runway excursion and impact with a soldier.Share on:
