Crash of an Antonov AN-26 near Luzamba

Date & Time: May 12, 1999
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
D2-FBN
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Luzamba - Luanda
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Luzamba Airport, while on a cargo flight to Luanda on behalf of the Angolan operator Avita Serviços Aéreos, the aircraft was hit by a surface-to-air missile that struck an engine. The crew reduced his altitude and was able to make an emergency landing in an open field some 30 km from Luzamba. All five occupants evacuated safely but were captured by UNITA rebels.
Probable cause:
Shut down by a UNITA surface-to-air missile.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Luzamba: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 4, 1999
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
EL-ANZ
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Luanda - Luzamba
MSN:
139 06
YOM:
1984
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
30
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Following a visual approach, the aircraft landed too far down the runway which is 1,500 metres long. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran and came to rest in a ravine, bursting into flames. 25 people escaped uninjured while nine others were injured and two passengers were killed.
Probable cause:
Wrong approach configuration on part of the crew who was apparently intoxicated at the time of the accident.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Bluefields: 28 killed

Date & Time: Jan 21, 1999 at 0810 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
152
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Managua - Bluefields
MSN:
142 06
YOM:
1985
Country:
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
21
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
28
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Managua Airport at 0710LT on a flight to Bluefields, carrying 21 passengers and a crew of seven, among them 15 civilians. On approach, the crew was instructed by ATC to follow a holding pattern because another aircraft was blocking the main runway. Shortly later, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located 6 km from the airport. All 28 occupants were killed.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26B near Malanje: 24 killed

Date & Time: Sep 2, 1998
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
RA-26028
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Luanda - Malanje
MSN:
104 08
YOM:
1980
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
20
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
24
Circumstances:
Crashed in the Angolan province of Malanje about 30 minutes after takeoff from Luanda-4 de Fevereiro Airport, probably after being shot down by UNITA rebels. The pilot reported an engine fire and that he was going to attempt an emergency landing at Malanje. About 3 minutes later, the pilot reported that they were going to attempt an immediate landing straight ahead. This was the last contact with the crew. It was reported that at impact the right propeller was feathered, the landing gear was up and flaps were deployed at 25°. All four crew members and 20 passengers were killed. The wreckage was found in an isolated area in 2003 only.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Norilsk

Date & Time: Aug 24, 1998
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
RA-26568
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Dikson – Norilsk
MSN:
38 08
YOM:
1976
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight from Dikson, the aircraft landed at Norilsk-Alykel Airport at a speed of 200 km/h. After touchdown, the crew started the braking procedure when the captain inadvertently raised the landing gear. As the gear were locked down, they remained extended but after entering the taxiway, the crew increased power and the speed reached 135 km/h when an unloading of the landing gear and a decompression of the right hand main landing gear damper occurred. This caused the right main gear to collapse slowly. The airplane went out of control, veered to the right and came to rest out of the taxiway. All 20 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of the crew who mistakenly raised the landing gear during the deceleration procedure and an excessive speed while taxiing.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Gogrial

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1997
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
7711
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
81 09 1979
YOM:
1979
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
In unclear circumstances, the aircraft was hit by ground fire. The crew attempted an emergency landing in Gogrial. The aircraft crash landed and came to rest some 200 metres further. There were no casualties while the aircraft was written off. The exact date of the accident remains unknown, somewhere in 1997. The wreckage is still there at N08.542051 E28.09754 by July 2009.
Probable cause:
Emergency landing after being hit by ground fire.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Chokurdakh

Date & Time: Jan 25, 1997 at 1238 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
RA-26541
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Magadan – Tiksi – Chokurdakh – Magadan
MSN:
47302106
YOM:
1975
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach, the crew encountered limited visibility due to snow falls but the pilot-in-command was able to maintain a visual contact with the approach light system. Nevertheless, he failed to realized he descended below the MDA when the aircraft struck the ground 178 metres short of runway threshold and 77 metres to the right of its extended centerline. On impact, the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft came to rest against meteo installations. All 17 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the crew initiated the final approach prematurely after passing over the outer marker. Serious flight safety deficiencies were identified by the operator during the investigations.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26B in Cafunfo: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jun 24, 1996 at 1635 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
UR-26197
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Luanda - Cafunfo
MSN:
12609
YOM:
1983
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
On approach to Cafunfo Airport, following an uneventful cargo flight from Luanda, the crew encountered bad weather conditions with thunderstorm. On short final, the pilot reported a minor technical problem with the left engine and initiated a go-around procedure. Shortly later, the aircraft stalled and crashed short of runway, bursting into flames. Four crew members were killed and four others were injured.
Probable cause:
Loss of control while initiating a go-around procedure due to a stall consecutive to an insufficient speed.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in El Obeid

Date & Time: Mar 11, 1996
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
ST-FAR
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
El Obeid - Wau
MSN:
48 06
YOM:
1977
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After takeoff from El Obeid Airport, the aircraft stalled and crashed by the runway, bursting into flames. All 16 occupants were rescued and the aircraft was destroyed by fire. It was en route to Wau, carrying foods.