Afriqiyah Airways Airbus A330 crash in Tripoli

103 fatalities • Tripoli, Libya

An Airbus A330-200 operated by Afriqiyah Airways crashed short of the runway in Tripoli, Libya, resulting in 103 fatalities.

What happened

On May 12, 2010, at approximately 0600 local time, Afriqiyah Airways flight 771 crashed while approaching the runway in Tripoli, Libya. The aircraft, an Airbus A330-200 with registration 5A-ONG, was operating a flight originating from Johannesburg, South Africa.

The accident resulted in 103 fatalities and 1 serious injury. Of the 93 passengers and 11 crew members on board, only one passenger survived the impact.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not determined in the provided report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 May 2010 AIRBUS A330 200 accident near Tripoli, Libya?

An Airbus A330-200 operated by Afriqiyah Airways crashed short of the runway in Tripoli, Libya, resulting in 103 fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 May 2010 AIRBUS A330 200 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 103 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 May 2010 involved a AIRBUS A330 200, operated by Afriqiyah Airways, at Tripoli, Libya.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not determined in the provided report.

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