Cargo aircraft crash near Entebbe Airport

6 fatalities • Entebbe, Uganda • Landing (descent or approach)

A cargo flight departing Entebbe for Kinshasa crashed in a wooded area following an engine fire, resulting in the loss of all six crew members.

What happened

On a cargo mission from Entebbe Airport to Kinshasa, an unspecified aircraft departed at 11:48 local time. The flight was transporting a diverse cargo load, including 10 tons of beans, various clothing items, and two automobiles. The aircraft was operated by a crew of six.

Shortly after the departure, approximately five minutes into the flight, the crew notified Air Traffic Control that an engine had ignited. In response to this emergency, the crew received clearance to perform an emergency return to the departure airport. However, seven minutes after the initial takeoff, the aircraft lost control and descended into a forested region near Bukalaza, situated roughly 11 km from the airport. The impact caused the aircraft to break apart, and there were six fatalities among the occupants.

Findings

  • The primary emergency was triggered by an engine fire occurring during the initial climb phase.
  • The aircraft's structural integrity was compromised upon impact with the wooded terrain.

Probable cause

An engine fire occurred shortly after takeoff, leading to a loss of control and a subsequent crash.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-01-08 Antonov AN-12 accident near Entebbe, Uganda?

A cargo flight departing Entebbe for Kinshasa crashed in a wooded area following an engine fire, resulting in the loss of all six crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 2005-01-08 Antonov AN-12 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-01-08 involved a Antonov AN-12, registration 9Q-CIH, operated by Services Air, at Entebbe, Uganda.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An engine fire occurred shortly after takeoff, leading to a loss of control and a subsequent crash.

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