Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 16 October 2010
Aircraft Type: Harbin Y-12-II
Owner/operator: Zambian Air Force
Registration Number: AF-215
Location: Mukinge Airport –
ÿ Zambia
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft structureAircraft structure
Category: Accident
A Harbin Yunshuji Y-12-II plane, AF-215, suffered catastrophic damage during a landing at Mukinge Airport, Zambia. The aircraft was carrying President Rupiah Banda’s advance party, resulting in no fatalities. The plane was irreparably damaged by a runway excursion.A Harbin Yunshuji Y-12-II plane, AF-215, suffered catastrophic damage during a landing at Mukinge Airport, Zambia. The aircraft was carrying President Rupiah Banda’s advance party, resulting in no fatalities. The plane was irreparably damaged by a runway excursion.
Description
A Harbin Yunshuji Y-12-II plane, AF-215, was damaged beyond repair when it suffered a runway excursion on landing at Mukinge Airport, Zambia. There were no fatalities. The airplane was carrying President Rupiah Bandas advance party to Mukinge.
Primary Cause
Runway excursion during landing.Runway excursion during landing.Share on:
