Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 16 April 2008
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-32
Owner/operator: Equatorial Guinea National Guard
Registration Number: 3C-5GE
Location: off Annob¢n Island –
ÿ Equatorial Guinea
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 13 / Occupants: 13
Component Affected: Aircraft wheels/landing gearAircraft wheels/landing gear
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a skidding off the runway during heavy wind and rain, resulting in a crash into the sea. The incident involved a total of 13 passengers and crew.A small aircraft experienced a skidding off the runway during heavy wind and rain, resulting in a crash into the sea. The incident involved a total of 13 passengers and crew.
Description
Crashed into the sea after skidding off the runway in heavy wind and rain. State radio says the number of passengers and crew was 13. The government says 11 people were the plane.
Primary Cause
Skidding off the runway during heavy wind and rain.Skidding off the runway during heavy wind and rain.Share on:
