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Left Main Gear Collapse at Lucapa Airport (D2-FRK)

Lucapa, AngolaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 12, 1999, an Antonov AN-12 (registration D2-FRK) operated by Private Angolan was involved in an aviation accident near Lucapa, Angola during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the left main gear upon landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft suffered a left main gear collapse upon landing at Lucapa Airport. The plane skidded and came to rest on the left side of the runway. All six crew members were unhurt, but the aircraft was abandoned due to damage beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Outcome During a landing at Lucapa Airport, the aircraft's left main landing gear collapsed. Following the gear failure, the aircraft skidded across the runway for a few dozen meters before finally coming to a stop on the left side of the runway. The incident resulted in no injuries to the six crew members on board. However, the aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair, leading to its abandonment at the airport. The official investigation identified the failure of the left main gear upon landing as the probable cause of the accident. The source does not provide specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, or operator.

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Frequently asked questions

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

An aircraft suffered a left main gear collapse upon landing at Lucapa Airport. The plane skidded and came to rest on the left side of the runway. All six crew members were unhurt, but the aircraft was abandoned due to damage beyond repair.

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

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Nov 1999 involved an Antonov AN-12, registration D2-FRK, operated by Private Angolan, at Lucapa, Angola.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of the left main gear upon landing.

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