No fatalities

2011-12-12: Antonov AN-2 — Private Uganda — Arua, Uganda

Arua, UgandaTakeoff (climb)

On December 12, 2011, an Antonov AN-2 operated by Private Uganda was involved in an aviation accident near Arua, Uganda during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A single-engine aircraft leased by the Uganda Peoples Defence Force Air Wing crashed shortly after takeoff from Arua Airport, hitting a tree and bursting into flames. All seven occupants escaped with minor injuries.

Accident

On an unspecified date, a single-engine aircraft operated by the Uganda Peoples Defence Force Air Wing crashed near the village of Mingoro, shortly after departing from Arua Airport. The aircraft was on a leased mission to transport four officers to Nzara, South Sudan. During initial climb, the aircraft encountered difficulties in gaining altitude, struck a tree, and subsequently crashed into an open field. The impact was followed by a fire that fully consumed the aircraft.

Occupants and Injuries

All seven individuals on board—comprising the four officers and three additional occupants—evacuated the wreckage with minor injuries. No fatalities were reported. The aircraft was destroyed by the post-crash fire.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident to be engine failure for unknown reasons.