On March 27, 1995, an Antonov AN-12 (registration RA-13340) operated by Amuraviatrans was involved in an aviation accident near Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Poor approach and landing planning on part of the crew. Poor crew coordination after landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A four-engine aircraft overran the runway at Bunia Airport after a disagreement between captain and instructor regarding go-around versus landing. All 10 occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was destroyed by post-crash fire.
Incident Overview
On landing at Bunia Airport, the flight crew initiated braking procedures when animals were observed on the runway. The captain decided to abort the landing and initiate a go-around, increasing power on all four engines. However, the instructor decided to continue the landing and reduced the engines to idle. Unable to stop within the remaining runway distance, the aircraft overran the runway and came to rest approximately 400 metres beyond, subsequently bursting into flames.
Occupants and Damage
All 10 occupants on board evacuated the aircraft uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed by a post-crash fire.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be poor approach and landing planning on part of the crew, and poor crew coordination after landing.