Aircraft crash during approach to Monrovia-Roberts Airport

No fatalities • Monrovia-Roberts, Liberia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft sustained heavy damage after crashing while approaching Monrovia-Roberts Airport, though all passengers and crew survived.

What happened

During an approach to the Monrovia-Roberts Airport, an aircraft experienced a crash that resulted in significant structural damage. The incident occurred while the flight was in the landing phase of its journey. Despite the severity of the impact, which left the aircraft damaged beyond repair, there were no casualties reported.

All 72 occupants on board were successfully pulled from the wreckage and rescued by emergency responders. At the time of the accident, the specific circumstances leading to the descent and subsequent impact remained undetermined.

Findings

The exact reasons for the crash during the approach phase have not been established, as the cause of the event remains unknown.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident during the approach to Monrovia-Roberts Airport is currently undetermined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1991-02-05 Antonov AN-12 accident near Monrovia-Roberts, Liberia?

An aircraft sustained heavy damage after crashing while approaching Monrovia-Roberts Airport, though all passengers and crew survived.

Were there any fatalities in the 1991-02-05 Antonov AN-12 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1991-02-05 involved a Antonov AN-12, operated by Air Guinée, at Monrovia-Roberts, Liberia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the accident during the approach to Monrovia-Roberts Airport is currently undetermined.

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