On January 20, 1999, an Antonov AN-12 (registration S9-CAN) operated by Private Sao Tome & Principe was involved in an aviation accident near Lucapa, Angola during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
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.
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