Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 25 November 1992
Aircraft Type: Boeing 707-321C
Owner/operator: DAS Air Cargo
Registration Number: 5X-DAR
Location: 16 km SW of Kano International Airport (KAN) –
ÿ Nigeria
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Aircraft (Boeing 707 cargo plane)Aircraft (Boeing 707 cargo plane)
Category: Accident
A Boeing 707 cargo plane struck the ground and barracks near Kano International Airport, Nigeria, due to limited visibility caused by dust and sand. The ILS and DME systems were non-operational at the runway 06 location.A Boeing 707 cargo plane struck the ground and barracks near Kano International Airport, Nigeria, due to limited visibility caused by dust and sand. The ILS and DME systems were non-operational at the runway 06 location.
Description
The Boeing 707 cargo plane hit the ground and army barracks while on approach to Kano International Airport, Nigeria. Visibility was limited due to dust and sand. The ILS and DME of runway 06 were inoperative.
Primary Cause
Limited visibility due to dust and sand conditions.Limited visibility due to dust and sand conditions.Share on:
