Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 6 December 1994
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-8
Owner/operator: Von Haaf Air
Registration Number: D2-FVA
Location: Dundo Airport (DUE) –
ÿ Angola
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Aircraft control surfaces (ailerons, elevators, rudder).Aircraft control surfaces (ailerons, elevators, rudder).
Category: Accident
A pilot experienced difficulties maintaining directional control during takeoff, resulting in the aircraft veering right and striking power lines.A pilot experienced difficulties maintaining directional control during takeoff, resulting in the aircraft veering right and striking power lines.
Description
The pilot had some difficulties maintaining directional control during the takeoff. At about VR (190 km/h) the aircraft veered right onto rough ground, became airborne and struck power lines.
Primary Cause
Loss of control during takeoff due to inadequate stabilization and wind conditions.Loss of control during takeoff due to inadequate stabilization and wind conditions.Share on:
