Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 14 April 2018
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-74-200
Owner/operator: Ayk Avia
Registration Number: EK-74036
Location: Akola village –
ÿ South Sudan
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Fuel tankFuel tank
Category: Accident
An Antonov An-74-200 transport aircraft sustained damage at Akola village, South Sudan. The aircraft experienced damage to the undercarriage and a fuel tank in the wing, resulting in the loss of engines and the aircraft’s departure from the field.An Antonov An-74-200 transport aircraft sustained damage at Akola village, South Sudan. The aircraft experienced damage to the undercarriage and a fuel tank in the wing, resulting in the loss of engines and the aircraft’s departure from the field.
Description
An Antonov An-74-200 transport aircraft was damaged in an accident at Akola village, South Sudan. Photos have emerged online, showing the aircraft in a field near a river. The aircraft sustained damage to the undercarriage and a fuel tank in the wing began to leak. The engines were removed and the aircraft left in the field.
Source of Information
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/f2e8c68f69e9201365b62547e07abec246ce1efef9e443f414222c7a9ca806fb.jpghttps://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/f2e8c68f69e9201365b62547e07abec246ce1efef9e443f414222c7a9ca806fb.jpgPrimary Cause
Fuel tank leak in the wing.Fuel tank leak in the wing.Share on:
