Aircraft excursion at Lucapa Airport

No fatalities • Lucapa, Angola • Landing (descent or approach)

A four-engine aircraft veered off the runway and into a ditch following its landing at Lucapa Airport, resulting in no injuries.

What happened

Following the completion of its landing at Lucapa Airport, a four-engine aircraft experienced an excursion from the active runway. The aircraft slid off the paved surface and eventually came to a stop within a nearby ditch.

Despite the impact of the event, there were no reported injuries among the seven crew members on board. The aircraft sustained significant damage during the incident and was subsequently declared a total loss.

Findings

No specific technical cause for the runway excursion was provided in the initial reports regarding the incident at Lucapa Airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1999-01-20 Antonov AN-12 accident near Lucapa, Angola?

A four-engine aircraft veered off the runway and into a ditch following its landing at Lucapa Airport, resulting in no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1999-01-20 Antonov AN-12 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1999-01-20 involved a Antonov AN-12, registration S9-CAN, operated by Private Sao Tome & Principe, at Lucapa, Angola.

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