Fatal aircraft accident near Baney, Equatorial Guinea

60 fatalities • Malabo, Equatorial Guinea • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed into a hillside near Baney shortly after departing Malabo Airport, resulting in no survivors among the 60 people on board.

What happened

Following its departure from Malabo Airport, the aircraft experienced significant issues maintaining its climb gradient. The flight maintained a level flight path and was unable to ascend effectively, eventually striking a hillside approximately 19 km east of the airport in the vicinity of Baney.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were 60 fatalities recorded, including several students who were traveling to the mainland for a holiday period.

Findings

  • The aircraft was unable to achieve the necessary altitude following takeoff.
  • The flight path remained in a flat attitude prior to the collision with terrain.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to gain sufficient altitude after takeoff, leading to a collision with a hillside.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-07-16 Antonov AN-24 accident near Malabo, Equatorial Guinea?

An aircraft crashed into a hillside near Baney shortly after departing Malabo Airport, resulting in no survivors among the 60 people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2005-07-16 Antonov AN-24 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 60 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-07-16 involved a Antonov AN-24, registration 3C-VQR, operated by Equatair, at Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to gain sufficient altitude after takeoff, leading to a collision with a hillside.

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