Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 31 March 2005
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-28
Owner/operator: Gran Propeller
Registration Number: 3C-ZZY
Location: near Kampene –
ÿ Congo (Democratic Republic)
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
An-28 aircraft, previously stored in the Democratic Republic of Congo, was dispatched to fetch cargo from Kampene without proper maintenance. Upon return flight, one engine failed shortly after takeoff, resulting in an aircraft crash.An-28 aircraft, previously stored in the Democratic Republic of Congo, was dispatched to fetch cargo from Kampene without proper maintenance. Upon return flight, one engine failed shortly after takeoff, resulting in an aircraft crash.
Description
The An-28 had been stored in the D.R. Congo for a considerable time as the engines needed maintenance. Nevertheless was sent to fetch some cargo from Kampene without having undergone the required maintenance. On the return flight from Kampene one engine failed shortly after takeoff. The aircraft lost altitude and crashed.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phphttps://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phpPrimary Cause
Lack of maintenance prior to flight, leading to engine failure during a critical flight.Lack of maintenance prior to flight, leading to engine failure during a critical flight.Share on:
