Ground collision involving An-12 and Boeing 727 at Pointe-Noire

No fatalities • Pointe-Noire, Congo • Taxiing

An Antonov An-12 cargo aircraft collided with a parked Boeing 727 at Pointe-Noire airport, resulting in injuries to the crew and the destruction of both aircraft.

What happened

A cargo flight operating from Brazzaville to Pointe-Noire ended in a ground collision involving two aircraft. The aircraft involved, an An-12, was transporting various goods and carrying a crew of six. After completing a standard landing procedure, the crew began taxiing away from the runway toward the apron.

During this taxi phase, the crew lost control of the aircraft. This resulted in a collision with a stationary Boeign 727-246, registered 9L-LEF, which was being operated by Canadian Airways Congo. At the time of the impact, the Boeing 727 was unoccupied. The collision caused extensive damage to both airframes, rendering both the An-12 and the 9L-LEF a total loss.

Findings

All six crew members on the An-12 sustained injuries during the incident, with both the pilots suffering serious wounds. The primary factor in the accident was the loss of control during taxiing.

Probable cause

The crew lost control of the aircraft while taxiing toward the apron, leading to a collision with a parked jet.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2008-01-25 Antonov AN-12 accident near Pointe-Noire, Congo?

An Antonov An-12 cargo aircraft collided with a parked Boeing 727 at Pointe-Noire airport, resulting in injuries to the crew and the destruction of both aircraft.

Were there any fatalities in the 2008-01-25 Antonov AN-12 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2008-01-25 involved a Antonov AN-12, registration EK-11660, operated by Aéro-Service, at Pointe-Noire, Congo.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew lost control of the aircraft while taxiing toward the apron, leading to a collision with a parked jet.

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