Crash of an Antonov AN-26 at Batajnica AFB

Date & Time: Aug 14, 2000
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Air Force of Serbia and Montenegro
Registration:
71385
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
38 07
YOM:
1976
Location:
Batajnica-Colonel-Pilot Milenko Pavlović AFB (Belgrade)
Belgrade City District
Country:
Serbia
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reasons, the aircraft belly landed at Batajnica AFB and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Casa 212-AB10 Aviocar 300 near Puerto Montt: 14 killed

Date & Time: Aug 6, 2000
Type of aircraft:
Casa 212 Aviocar
Operator:
Registration:
230
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Santiago - Coyhaique
MSN:
454
YOM:
1997
Location:
Puerto Montt
Región de Los Lagos
Country:
Chile
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
14
Circumstances:
En route from Santiago to Coyhaique, the crew encountered severe icing conditions and was cleared to divert to Puerto Montt Airport. Few minutes later, the aircraft lost height and crashed on the slope of Mt Michimahuida. The wreckage was found on August 21. All 14 occupants were killed.

Crash of a GAF Nomad N.22C off Cagayancillo: 14 killed

Date & Time: Jul 2, 2000 at 1050 LT
Type of aircraft:
GAF Nomad N.22
Operator:
Registration:
86
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Cagayancillo – Puerto Princesa
MSN:
86
YOM:
1979
Location:
Cagayancillo
Palawan
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
14
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Cagayancillo Airport, the pilot reported engine problems and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. On final approach, the aircraft was not properly aligned so the captain increased engine power and initiated a go-around. The aircraft lost height and crashed in the sea about 2 km offshore. A passenger was rescued while 14 other occupants were killed, among them General Santiago Madrid, Chief of the southwestern military command.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III in La Paz: 4 killed

Date & Time: Apr 1, 2000 at 0950 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III
Operator:
Registration:
FAB-014
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
La Paz - Santa Cruz
Location:
La Paz-El Alto
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed La Paz-El Alto Airport on a flight to Santa Cruz, carrying two pilots and two technicians. After takeoff, the crew declared an emergency after the right engine failed during initial climb and was cleared to return. On final, the aircraft crashed 500 metres short of runway, bursting into flames. All four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right engine during initial climb for unknown reasons.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Anuradhapura: 40 killed

Date & Time: Mar 30, 2000
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Registration:
UR-79170
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Palaly - Colombo
MSN:
47313410
YOM:
1980
Location:
Anuradhapura
North Central Province (வட மத்திய மாகாணம்)
Country:
Sri Lanka
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
36
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
40
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Jaffna-Palaly Airport on a flight to Colombo, carrying mostly Marines officers. While in cruising altitude, the pilot reported an engine fire and diverted to Anuradhapura Airport. On approach, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a wooded area located 14,5 km from the airport. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all 40 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The aircraft was shot down by a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) surface-to-air missile.

Crash of a Casa 212-DE Aviocar 100 near Cubillejo: 7 killed

Date & Time: Mar 22, 2000 at 1745 LT
Type of aircraft:
Casa 212 Aviocar
Operator:
Registration:
TM.12D-73
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Seville - Zaragoza
MSN:
314
YOM:
1983
Location:
Cubillejo
Castile-La Mancha
Country:
Spain
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
While cruising in poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located near Cubillejo. All seven occupants were killed.

Crash of an Antonov AN-32 in Bangalore

Date & Time: Feb 23, 2000
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-32
Operator:
Registration:
K2690
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
City
MSN:
03 05
YOM:
1984
Location:
Bangalore-Hindustan
Karnataka
Country:
India
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was approaching Bangalore-Hindustan Airport when it crashed in unknown circumstances in the district of Vijayanagar, about 13 km short of runway 09 threshold. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130B Hercules in Chimore: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 14, 2000 at 1216 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
TAM-60
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Chimore - Trinidad
MSN:
3559
YOM:
1960
Location:
Chimore
Cochabamba
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
24
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll on runway 35 at Chimore Airport, about 600 meters from the end, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway to the left, impacted a drainage ditch (3 metres deep) and crashed in a wooded area. Five occupants were killed while 26 other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130E Hercules in Kuwait City: 3 killed

Date & Time: Dec 9, 1999 at 0250 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
63-7854
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kuwait - Kuwait
MSN:
3924
YOM:
1964
Location:
Kuwait City
All Kuwait
Country:
Kuwait
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
86
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
On a night approach to Kuwait-Ahmed Al-Jaber AFB, the aircraft impacted the ground approximately 2,895 feet short and about 40 feet to the left of the runway centerline. On impact, the undercarriage were torn off and some penetrated the cabin floor. The crew initiated a go-around procedure and diverted to the Kuwait International Airport where he completed an emergency belly landing. Three passengers were killed while all other occupants were rescued. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of the crew to follow the published procedures. The following contributing factors were identified:
- Crew complacency,
- The pilot-in-command suffered a spatial disorientation at a critical phase of the flight, resulting in the crew's loss of situational awareness and failing to recognize an unsafe descent,
- Lack of pilot leadership and discipline,
- Lack of support from the copilot, navigator, and flight engineer,
- Overall lack of sound judgment by the flight deck crew.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Defender in Kwando: 3 killed

Date & Time: Nov 23, 1999
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
OA-4
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kwando - Gaborone
MSN:
772
YOM:
1979
Location:
Kwando
North-West District
Country:
Botswana
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Crashed shortly after takeoff from Kwando Airport for unknown reasons. All three occupants were killed.
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