Crash of a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 II in Mongu: 13 killed
Date & Time:
May 18, 2005 at 1328 LT
Operator:
Registration:
AF-216
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Mongu - Lusaka
MSN:
0089
YOM:
1994
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
The aircraft was dispatched in Mongu where the crew delivered foods to a drought-stricken part of Zambia. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. All 13 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
