Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 16 April 1997
Aircraft Type: Lockheed C-130H Hercules
Owner/operator: Forces Armes Nigeriennes
Registration Number: 5U-MBD
Location: ca 10 km SE of Niamey Airport (NIM) –
ÿ Niger
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 14 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Twin enginesTwin engines
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft crashed near the village of Sorey, resulting in both engines being on fire. Investigation is underway.A twin-engine aircraft crashed near the village of Sorey, resulting in both engines being on fire. Investigation is underway.
Description
Crashed near the village of Sorey with two engines on fire.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a rapid loss of engine power due to a critical component failure.Mechanical failure ? likely a rapid loss of engine power due to a critical component failure.Share on:
