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2007-10-17: Antonov AN-12 (XU-365) — Imtrec Aviation — Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Phnom Penh, CambodiaTakeoff (climb)

On October 17, 2007, an Antonov AN-12 (registration XU-365) operated by Imtrec Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Phnom Penh, Cambodia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It is believed that all four engines failed following a major hydraulic leak. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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Aircraft registered XU-365
Aircraft registered XU-365. Photo: Kok Chwee Sim / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Following takeoff, a crew reported technical problems and attempted to return. Unable to reach airport, they executed an emergency landing in a rice paddy field, resulting in the aircraft breaking apart. All five crew members were rescued; one was injured.

Incident Overview

Shortly after takeoff from Phnom Penh-Pochentong Airport, the crew reported technical problems and elected to return to the airport. After being cleared for return, the captain began to reduce altitude. However, realizing they could not make it to the runway, the crew initiated an emergency landing.

Emergency Landing

The aircraft crash landed in a rice paddy field located approximately 25 kilometers west of Phnom Penh. Upon impact, the aircraft came to rest broken in several pieces.

Aftermath

All five crew members were rescued from the wreckage. One crew member sustained injuries. No further details about the injuries or crew members were provided.

Probable Cause

According to official findings, it is believed that all four engines failed following a major hydraulic leak.

Engine failure

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